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BV06 TZB

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,938 mi
Last recorded151,938 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 TZB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 151,938 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 147,265 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 140,831 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 126,372 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 117,192 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 117,086 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 116,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 116,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 115,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 115,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 108,208 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 100,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2014 93,712 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 91,254 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 78,297 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,719 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 30,614 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 8,442 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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BV06 TZB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BV06 TZB, 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 BV06 TZB registered?

BV06 TZB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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