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BN06 OVE

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,942 mi
Last recorded131,942 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 OVE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 131,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 126,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 126,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 120,071 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 112,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 109,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 107,162 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 107,162 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 105,778 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 102,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 99,057 miles

cracking in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2017 91,488 miles

n/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Feb 2016 80,072 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 80,072 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,390 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 67,562 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,177 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,814 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,482 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,415 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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BN06 OVE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BN06 OVE, 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 BN06 OVE registered?

BN06 OVE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is BN06 OVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 OVE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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