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BN06 XWV

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,171 mi
Last recorded73,171 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 XWV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 73,171 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 73,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 67,481 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,552 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 58,836 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 52,290 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 44,133 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cuts but not cords exposed

Pass 25 Jul 2014 37,183 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,785 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 27,523 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 27,467 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,365 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 16,551 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 16,551 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 11,188 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 XWV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN06 XWV registered?

BN06 XWV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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