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BT06 GKL

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,526 mi
Last recorded83,526 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 GKL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 83,526 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chipped (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut to outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily scrubbed on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded but no gases escaping

Pass 27 May 2016 73,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box outer skin starting to corrode

Fail 27 May 2016 73,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,980 miles

exhaust back box outer skin starting to corrode

Fail 1 Jun 2015 63,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 19 May 2014 54,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 45,929 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 38,042 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 27,866 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 23,530 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 18,257 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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BT06 GKL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BT06 GKL, 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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BT06 GKL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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