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BJ06 NBG

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,912 mi
Last recorded85,912 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 NBG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 85,912 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 85,326 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 84,842 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 84,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 84,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 82,277 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 82,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 81,670 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 81,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction stored code for throttle possition sensor (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached loose requires tightening up (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 81,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 81,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 79,120 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 74,662 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,746 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 64,910 miles

Offside Rear rear lamp cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,813 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,467 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,495 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,702 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 46,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,512 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,671 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,362 miles

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

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

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 NBG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BJ06 NBG, 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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What year was BJ06 NBG registered?

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

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