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BJ06 PDK

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,081 mi
Last recorded81,081 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,081 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 77,564 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 77,564 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,567 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,048 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 57,799 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

handbrake has long travel

near side rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2010 47,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner treads

Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,778 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 PDK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PDK, 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 PDK registered?

BJ06 PDK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is BJ06 PDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ06 PDK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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