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BJ06 ODM

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,466 mi
Last recorded88,466 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 ODM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 88,466 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 88,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 79,795 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 64,938 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner tread uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 64,866 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner tread uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 62,678 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2018 62,678 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 57,586 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 57,539 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,010 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 51,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside front (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,870 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 45,849 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2014 39,891 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,029 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 30,892 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Apr 2012 30,881 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,979 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,204 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 20,966 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 ODM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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