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BK06 UBJ

2006 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

210,103 mi
Last recorded210,103 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 UBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 210,103 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 198,265 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 6 Feb 2019 188,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 179,638 miles

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2017 173,346 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated and corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2016 165,666 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 133,836 miles

exhaust rear box and centre pipe deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2014 133,836 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear box and centre pipe deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2013 125,873 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 118,424 miles

childs seats fitted to both nearside & offside outer rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

offside headlight washer not working, this item will fail the MOT criteria next year if not repaired

rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded & deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2012 118,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

childs seats fitted to both nearside & offside outer rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

offside headlight washer not working, this item will fail the MOT criteria next year if not repaired

rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded & deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2011 89,702 miles

unable to open boot inspection carried out from inside car behind seats

Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,864 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,232 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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BK06 UBJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BK06 UBJ, 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 UBJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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