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BJ06 NEF

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

113,657 mi
Last recorded113,657 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 113,657 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 105,845 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 96,308 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 96,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 88,139 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 77,909 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,694 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,888 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 26,879 miles

Nearside Rear slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Mar 2015 11,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 11,214 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 11,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 10,785 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 10,477 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 9,620 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 8,297 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 NEF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NEF, 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 NEF registered?

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

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