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BV06 TZG

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,215 mi
Last recorded114,215 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 TZG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 114,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 128,521 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various corrosion throughout

Pass 16 Sep 2024 102,150 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 91,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 84,888 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 82,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 81,411 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 81,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 74,310 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 68,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 68,930 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Valve stem seriously damaged offside and nearside (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 64,304 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 58,983 miles

Offside power steering rack has slight weeping of oil

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 56,319 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 55,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,149 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 50,149 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,887 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,676 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 30,193 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,749 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,032 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 TZG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TZG, 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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BV06 TZG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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