MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,310 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
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))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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