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BV06 TZC

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,417 mi
Last recorded43,417 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 TZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 43,417 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 42,961 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 42,408 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 41,720 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 41,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 41,051 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 40,458 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 40,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 39,732 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 38,893 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 38,104 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 36,803 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,612 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 32,240 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,820 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,955 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 TZC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV06 TZC?

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What year was BV06 TZC registered?

BV06 TZC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is BV06 TZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV06 TZC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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