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BJ06 NBO

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,963 mi
Last recorded136,963 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 NBO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 136,963 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 136,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 106,850 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 106,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 85,553 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 85,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 60,330 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 44,541 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 40,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 40,283 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,493 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 NBO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NBO, 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 NBO registered?

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

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