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FG56 BUH

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,167 mi
Last recorded133,167 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 BUH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 133,167 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 116,005 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine stone shield insecure, lower

exhaust box showing signs deterioration, centre

Fail 10 Jul 2019 116,000 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine stone shield insecure, lower

exhaust box showing signs deterioration, centre

Pass 6 Sep 2018 105,591 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front & nearside rear [run flat] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 105,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrect fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front & nearside rear [run flat] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 95,506 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 95,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 83,450 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 73,950 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,297 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,886 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,116 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,963 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,586 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 36,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,959 miles

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FG56 BUH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG56 BUH, 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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FG56 BUH is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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