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BT06 GPX

2006 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,358 mi
Last recorded83,358 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 GPX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 83,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 83,358 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,413 miles

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,074 miles

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,061 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced offside front (1.7.5a)

parking brake slight travel-all rear rose bushes slight play in them

parking brake slight travel-o/s/f/ headlamp slightly damaged but function not impaired

rear brake pads worn low- will need to be changed soon

rear number plate deteriated slightly

service and parking brake passed on limits-all brake pipes surface corrosion/covered

x2 front coil springs corroded-n/s/f/ link slight play-wipers smearing-

x2 rear coil springs corroded and weak

Pass 27 May 2015 58,784 miles

exhaust and mountings corroded-wishbone bushes perished

Pass 21 Jun 2014 52,765 miles

wishbone bushes slightly perished-exhaust corroded and minor leak-

Pass 19 Jun 2013 48,759 miles

wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,434 miles

covers under vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,768 miles

front pads wearing low

rear pads wearing low

Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,484 miles

all four tyres wearing close to limit

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Jun 2009 26,382 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

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 GPX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BT06 GPX, 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 GPX registered?

BT06 GPX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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