MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure but not liable to fall off
power steering rack weaping fluid
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front wishbone rear suspension bushes perished
Engine Management Light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Engine Management Light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
eml on
EML on showing fault to system
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front side marker not working
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
headlamp aim set at lowest level
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MF56 BPX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 MF56 BPX, 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 MF56 BPX registered?
MF56 BPX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2006.
Is MF56 BPX safe to buy?
The MOT history for MF56 BPX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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