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DG56 BDU

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,741 mi
Last recorded117,741 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 BDU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 117,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 117,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 106,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 106,584 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 96,044 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 91,810 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 87,530 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 1,031 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 80,961 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 72,288 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2013 62,834 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 54,098 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,645 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 36,932 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 27,168 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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DG56 BDU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DG56 BDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG56 BDU registered?

DG56 BDU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is DG56 BDU safe to buy?

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