MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,534 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust silencer(s) outer skin deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure Rear hanger x 2 (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust silencer(s) outer skin deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central exhaust corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inside edge (stepped)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
centre exhaust corroded
Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inside edge (stepped)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
centre exhaust corroded
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust system deteriorating but not blowing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Exhaust system deteriorating but not blowing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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?
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BT06 KVC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 KVC, 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 KVC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 July 2006.
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