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BJ06 OMD

2006 Volvo S40

Cream Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,735 mi
Last recorded115,735 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 OMD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 115,735 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 115,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 107,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 101,016 miles

Front rear brak pipe / ferrules starting to corrode

Front rear exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened off side front lower rear rubber bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf shockabsorber turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr suspension arms //assosiated components ie springs tie bars ./ subframe ./ floor pan sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

minor leak of gas / oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2020 95,530 miles

Front rear brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe / suspension arms / components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 85,719 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in tyre wall

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2018 73,453 miles

Rear brake pads wearing

Pass 15 May 2017 65,728 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 57,472 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 51,450 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2014 45,673 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 40,960 miles

Both rear shockabsorber boots adrift.

Exhaust brackets corroded/weak.

Front wiper blades slightly smearing screen.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 35,911 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 30,817 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 26,237 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 21,244 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 21,236 miles

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

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

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 OMD is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Cream with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OMD, 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 OMD is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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