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BT06 NBN

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,301 mi
Last recorded142,301 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2023 142,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component fouling reservoir insecure (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking centre of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x 2 (3.5 (a))

both rear back plates corroded

Front exhaust heat shield corroded

Nearside Front suspension strut locating bolt looks distorted

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 140,791 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 138,489 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 138,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 128,347 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 121,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 109,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge 205/55/16

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 95,400 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 95,400 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 83,455 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 76,185 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 76,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,604 miles

Airbag warning light on dash

All tyres on 3mm

Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,065 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 54,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 54,312 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 31,748 miles

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?

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 NBN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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