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PY56 BZT

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,878 mi
Last recorded152,878 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 BZT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 152,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 158,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 144,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 137,460 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 137,460 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 128,533 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 118,651 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 108,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 108,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 101,983 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 101,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 101,380 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 96,184 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 88,087 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 88,087 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 71,756 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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PY56 BZT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 PY56 BZT, 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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PY56 BZT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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