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BT06 GRK

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,214 mi
Last recorded95,214 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 GRK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 95,214 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 93,111 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 90,292 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 86,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside front lower arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 78,182 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 78,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 73,446 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 73,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 68,266 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 68,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 66,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 64,452 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 61,825 miles

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

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

nearside rear lamp slightly damaged

offside rear tyre has a nail stuck in the tread

offside rear tyre- inner tread wearing uneven

offside side repeater has slight water ingress

Fail 17 Jun 2016 61,824 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear lamp slightly damaged

offside rear tyre has a nail stuck in the tread

offside rear tyre- inner tread wearing uneven

offside side repeater has slight water ingress

Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,592 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear lamp is slightly damaged

offside rear tyre- inner tread is wearing uneven

Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,183 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 52,055 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,022 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,732 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,177 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,271 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 GRK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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