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BK06 SVC

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

204,163 mi
Last recorded204,163 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 SVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 204,163 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 204,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 193,310 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2023 193,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2022 182,042 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 182,029 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 169,923 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 169,919 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 158,999 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 145,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 145,872 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 May 2018 133,423 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 120,979 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 120,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyre worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2016 106,639 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jun 2016 106,614 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 May 2015 93,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 93,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 85,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S DRIVESHAFT SEAL LEAKING

REAR REG PLATE WATER DAMAGED

Fail 21 May 2014 85,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S DRIVESHAFT SEAL LEAKING

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR REG PLATE WATER DAMAGED

Pass 24 May 2013 78,590 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 24 May 2013 78,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 28 May 2012 74,103 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear position light not working

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 25 May 2011 65,288 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel bearing noise

offside drive shaft midle bearing noise

steering box has a light misting of oil

Fail 25 May 2011 65,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel bearing noise

offside drive shaft midle bearing noise

steering box has a light misting of oil

Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,471 miles

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

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 1 May 2009 49,782 miles

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

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

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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BK06 SVC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 BK06 SVC, 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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BK06 SVC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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