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BT06 NBL

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,217 mi
Last recorded88,217 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 NBL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 88,217 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 84,244 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 84,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 79,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 79,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2015 73,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 68,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front outer mirror plastic cover missing

Pass 11 Jul 2013 60,998 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 56,331 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly corroded on the inside

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded on the inside

Pass 5 Jul 2011 47,584 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 39,840 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 39,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,770 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 NBL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NBL, 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 NBL registered?

BT06 NBL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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