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BJ06 NBE

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

103,573 mi
Last recorded103,573 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 NBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 103,573 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and all rear suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 95,857 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 95,857 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 89,600 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 85,573 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 85,573 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 79,979 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 74,722 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 74,722 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 70,601 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 70,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 65,827 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 65,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 61,010 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 61,010 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 55,344 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 55,344 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 49,286 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 49,286 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,452 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 43,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2014 37,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 37,720 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 26,836 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,344 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 21,837 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 21,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,302 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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BJ06 NBE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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