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MW56 BKD

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,555 mi
Last recorded97,555 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 BKD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 97,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 97,555 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2020 94,681 miles

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

offside rear tyre has temporary puncture repair

Fail 8 May 2020 94,668 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside rear tyre has temporary puncture repair

Pass 19 Apr 2019 91,217 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 88,472 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 85,732 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 81,201 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 80,322 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,189 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 75,185 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,423 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 68,423 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,513 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 60,565 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 50,717 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 36,678 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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MW56 BKD is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MW56 BKD, 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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MW56 BKD is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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