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DA56 BXK

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,840 mi
Last recorded95,840 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 BXK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 95,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 95,759 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 85,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,613 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,152 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Jul 2012 70,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2011 67,911 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2011 67,911 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2010 64,831 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 61,632 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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DA56 BXK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 81,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA56 BXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA56 BXK registered?

DA56 BXK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is DA56 BXK safe to buy?

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