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BL06 VUU

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,626 mi
Last recorded138,626 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VUU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2024 138,626 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 132,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 132,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 125,258 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 worn close to cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 125,258 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Possibly wrong cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 worn close to cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 118,113 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 118,113 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 113,258 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

Pass 8 Oct 2019 107,749 miles

THE OSF TYRE IS WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

Fail 7 Oct 2019 107,747 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

THE OSF TYRE IS WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 10 Oct 2018 101,243 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGES

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE NSF STRUT IS LEAKING SLIGHTLY

THE OSF TYRE PRESSURE WAS AT 14 PSI AND THE NSF WAS AT 10 PSI

Pass 21 Oct 2017 95,756 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 95,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 89,888 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 84,873 miles

THE NS DIP BEAM PATTERN IS POOR

Pass 29 Oct 2014 78,759 miles

THE OS MIRROR GLASS IS POOR

Fail 27 Oct 2014 78,618 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGES

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

THE OS MIRROR GLASS IS POOR

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,191 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 69,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,755 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 49,666 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,029 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,451 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VUU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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