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B8 BGC

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,742 mi
Last recorded170,742 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 BGC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2024 170,742 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 165,827 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 153,440 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 141,192 miles

Advise both front axle tyres wearing on inside edge

Advise front suspension arm bushes worn

Advise o,s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 May 2019 125,723 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 109,799 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 109,766 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2015 107,876 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 105,045 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 101,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 94,177 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 90,941 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 71,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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B8 BGC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 B8 BGC, 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

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What year was B8 BGC registered?

B8 BGC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 January 2006.

Is B8 BGC safe to buy?

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