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OV56 BTE

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,810 mi
Last recorded57,810 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 BTE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2016 57,810 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 46,887 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 42,140 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 37,556 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,351 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 28,026 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 22,392 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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OV56 BTE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OV56 BTE, 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

How do I check the history of OV56 BTE?

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What year was OV56 BTE registered?

OV56 BTE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is OV56 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 BTE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV56 BTE have outstanding finance?

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