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BJ06 NCX

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,762 mi
Last recorded125,762 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 125,762 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2024 125,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2023 122,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

TYRE SIZE 205-55-16

Pass 5 May 2022 117,462 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 112,198 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 112,198 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 108,402 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 108,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TYRE SIZE 205-55-16

Pass 17 May 2019 103,776 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 103,760 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 98,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension arm bushes worn slightly

Fail 18 May 2018 98,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension arm bushes worn slightly

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,057 miles

Front suspension rear bushes cracking

Nearside Rear scrubbed on sidewall

slight play osf ball joint

Pass 23 May 2016 88,595 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 85,604 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 75,339 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 62,802 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 42,940 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 35,500 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 26,111 miles

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

nail in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2010 17,009 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 9,510 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 NCX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NCX, 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 NCX registered?

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

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