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BJ06 NBB

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

203,310 mi
Last recorded203,310 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 NBB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 203,310 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 193,897 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 193,838 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jan 2020 193,529 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 176,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 176,250 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 157,766 miles

Fuel filler cap separated - still functional

Nearside Front Oil leak Slight leak from front of gearbox ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint Evidence of leak at union on front of pump to metal power steering hose (2.3.3b)

Rear Bump stops starting to crack and perish

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 157,766 miles

Fuel filler cap separated - still functional

Nearside Front Oil leak Slight leak from front of gearbox ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly and spring retainer for bulb missing (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint Evidence of leak at union on front of pump to metal power steering hose (2.3.3b)

Rear Bump stops starting to crack and perish

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 136,810 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stop worn

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel filler cap broken but still seals

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 118,224 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel filler cap top fell of but still seals on lower section

both outer rear seat belts not checked fully child seats fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2016 118,224 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel filler cap top fell of but still seals on lower section

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both outer rear seat belts not checked fully child seats fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 100,600 miles

Both rear bump stop cracking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Very slight leak on steering rack

Fail 19 Feb 2015 100,600 miles

Both rear bump stop cracking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Very slight leak on steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2014 85,300 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,809 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 64,809 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 54,917 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 45,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 34,966 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,141 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 26,141 miles

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

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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BJ06 NBB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BJ06 NBB, 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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BJ06 NBB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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