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BT06 NBF

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,802 mi
Last recorded190,802 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 NBF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 190,802 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 190,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 181,841 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 171,000 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 171,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 158,340 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 147,709 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 134,760 miles

Both Front & O/S/R Tyres 4mm

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroding.

N/S/R Tyre Wearing On Inside Edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 128,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 128,536 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 118,572 miles

exhaust middle box corroded

front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Fail 13 Jun 2012 118,571 miles

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

exhaust middle box corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2012 116,305 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 105,107 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 90,378 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 78,238 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 NBF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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