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BJ06 NCA

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,352 mi
Last recorded84,352 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 NCA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 84,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 82,478 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 78,889 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 78,885 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Shocker top mounting broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 75,549 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 75,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 66,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,770 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 50,380 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 50,380 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 44,374 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 38,295 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 32,942 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 32,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 160,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 17,341 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s and o/s front tyres side walls cracking

Pass 13 May 2010 15,979 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 15,979 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 13,664 miles

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)

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 NCA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NCA, 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 NCA registered?

BJ06 NCA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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