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BJ06 NBL

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,734 mi
Last recorded126,734 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 NBL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 126,734 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 119,970 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 105,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 97,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 93,059 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 89,736 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 89,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 84,006 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 84,006 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 82,205 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 78,070 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 73,867 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge and cracking in tread

Pass 23 Dec 2015 68,939 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,899 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,153 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,291 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,101 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,832 miles

n/s headlamp dim

Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,136 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,222 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 NBL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NBL, 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 BJ06 NBL registered?

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

Is BJ06 NBL safe to buy?

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