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BT06 GVE

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,898 mi
Last recorded125,898 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 GVE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 125,898 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 124,161 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 121,971 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 118,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 114,418 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 110,533 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 106,385 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 102,228 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 102,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 97,286 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 92,494 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 92,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 85,828 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 85,828 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 79,354 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 79,354 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 74,716 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 74,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 64,973 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,907 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 54,584 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 GVE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GVE, 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 GVE registered?

BT06 GVE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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