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BT06 MJK

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,134 mi
Last recorded189,134 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 MJK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 189,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 176,831 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 169,608 miles

Front exhaust support bracket broken

both front wiper blades torn

Fail 6 Jun 2017 169,608 miles

Front exhaust support bracket broken

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

both front wiper blades torn

Pass 7 Jul 2016 166,969 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 166,969 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.90 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2.81% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 631ppm (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 164,335 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 160,654 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 146,882 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 135,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 117,935 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 117,442 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 93,196 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 69,957 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 MJK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red 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 MJK, 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 MJK registered?

BT06 MJK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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