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BV06 UAO

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,886 mi
Last recorded143,886 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 UAO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 143,886 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 15,789 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 132,547 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 131,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 131,550 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 128,477 miles

offside rear side light inop

Pass 20 Mar 2013 124,940 miles

nearside handbrake reading low effort

offside rear inner side light inop

Pass 21 Mar 2012 121,236 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 116,120 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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 discs worn.

Service due.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 103,384 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 77,082 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 76,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 UAO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UAO, 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 UAO registered?

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

Is BV06 UAO safe to buy?

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