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BJ06 PFU

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,690 mi
Last recorded203,690 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 PFU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 203,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 197,856 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 181,596 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 15 Oct 2013 181,596 miles

nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 17 Apr 2013 162,417 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 142,974 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 126,255 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 111,845 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 102,848 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 83,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage nearside front bumper corner

Pass 12 Apr 2010 83,403 miles

damage nearside front bumper corner

Pass 14 Apr 2009 58,941 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

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 PFU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PFU, 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 PFU registered?

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

Is BJ06 PFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ06 PFU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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