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BL06 VFC

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,194 mi
Last recorded78,194 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 78,194 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,378 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,619 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 60,475 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,630 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 52,141 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 48,010 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 43,047 miles

n/s/r tyre inner tread worn ond close to inner wear band and tread uneven

o/s/r tyre tread out of shape

Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,894 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,606 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,397 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 27,397 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)

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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BL06 VFC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 BL06 VFC, 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 BL06 VFC registered?

BL06 VFC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is BL06 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL06 VFC 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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