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BT06 GRZ

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,052 mi
Last recorded63,052 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 GRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,052 miles

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

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

o/s mirror housing damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2014 63,052 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s mirror housing damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,907 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 50,907 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,419 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,016 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 27,315 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 27,315 miles

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

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

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 GRZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GRZ, 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 GRZ registered?

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

Is BT06 GRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT06 GRZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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