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BJ06 ODB

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,320 mi
Last recorded59,320 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 ODB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 59,320 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 58,640 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 55,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 48,488 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2019 48,487 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2018 40,322 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 32,410 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 24,637 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 20,467 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 20,467 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 19,375 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 17,970 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 17,970 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,622 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,205 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 15,205 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 13,467 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 10,974 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 ODB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ODB, 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 ODB registered?

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

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