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BJ06 PGF

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,734 mi
Last recorded101,734 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 PGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 101,734 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 91,396 miles

rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 4 Mar 2021 91,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge.

rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 19 Feb 2020 81,436 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Feb 2020 81,436 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,091 miles

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 7 Feb 2018 63,781 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,781 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 61,781 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,510 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,116 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,877 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,466 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 51,466 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 48,073 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,073 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,490 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 41,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,756 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,214 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 PGF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PGF, 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 PGF registered?

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

Is BJ06 PGF safe to buy?

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