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BN06 OVK

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,340 mi
Last recorded141,340 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 OVK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 141,340 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 141,340 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 125,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 122,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 118,611 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 118,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 115,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 111,284 miles

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

Offside Front non obligatory day time running light not working

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

underside rusty and weak in places

Pass 6 Mar 2020 109,663 miles

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

Nearside Outer door mirror casing damaged

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 103,955 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 103,954 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 97,116 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,332 miles

engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted to the outer body sills

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 83,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,835 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs general wear

Fail 23 Mar 2015 76,606 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs general wear

Pass 3 Mar 2014 69,460 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,183 miles

rear pads low

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,781 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,361 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,251 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,330 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 OVK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OVK, 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 OVK registered?

BN06 OVK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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