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MF56 BPX

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,600 mi
Last recorded177,600 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 BPX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 177,600 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 176,531 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 176,531 miles

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 170,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 170,278 miles

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))

Pass 18 May 2018 151,938 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 151,934 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 151,844 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 143,626 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 135,382 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 123,120 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 123,120 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2014 105,467 miles

eml on

Pass 30 Apr 2013 88,788 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,159 miles

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

headlamp aim set at lowest level

Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,692 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 29,894 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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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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MF56 BPX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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