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BT06 GOK

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,727 mi
Last recorded160,727 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 GOK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 160,727 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 124,001 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2014 123,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 104,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 99,842 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 78,742 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 55,508 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 29 May 2009 29,695 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 GOK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GOK, 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 BT06 GOK registered?

BT06 GOK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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