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BJ06 NCD

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,857 mi
Last recorded127,857 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 127,857 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 127,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing unable to check due to brake bind

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing unable to check due to brake bind

Pass 17 Jan 2017 119,201 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 103,617 miles

Front exhaust bracket snapped but system supported

Offside Rear Brake pad getting low

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but system supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 94,112 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 83,706 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 75,432 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,779 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,578 miles

both front tyres just on legal limit

both rear tyres worn slightly uneven on inside edges

Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,470 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,773 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 NCD is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NCD, 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 NCD registered?

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

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