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BT06 GVM

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,231 mi
Last recorded102,231 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 GVM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2021 102,231 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall / shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S mirror cover missing

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 100,906 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 94,265 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 86,610 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 71,580 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to rear of vehicle not considered excessive

nearside rear shock absorber worn

Fail 6 Nov 2015 71,580 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to rear of vehicle not considered excessive

nearside rear shock absorber worn

Pass 19 Nov 2014 58,619 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 58,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 49,830 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,450 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,269 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 28,343 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,562 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 GVM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GVM, 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 GVM registered?

BT06 GVM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for BT06 GVM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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