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BJ06 PHK

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,898 mi
Last recorded64,898 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 PHK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,898 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside front inner wheel rim dented

Pass 22 Mar 2018 60,194 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 60,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 56,503 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,843 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,630 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,709 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,000 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,411 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,466 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,099 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,276 miles

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

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 PHK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PHK, 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 PHK registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ06 PHK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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