MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,114 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Broken mirror but able to see down side of vehicle (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Direction indicator not working light on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Broken mirror but able to see down side of vehicle (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Undercarriage trays, splash guards, heat shields, engine covers, components covers, obscuring some prescribed areas and or items.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced suspect bulb incorrectly located / fitted (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
minor corrosion to some underbody components
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items
Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
minor corrosion to some underbody components
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced suspect incorrectly located / faulty bulb (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed within tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
minor corrosion to some underbody components
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced very dull. (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror. (1.4.A.2c)
front and rear brake pads appear to be wearing low with slight wear to discs.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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BJ06 OCW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 OCW, 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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BJ06 OCW is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2006.
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