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BX06 AAO

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,869 mi
Last recorded110,869 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 AAO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 110,869 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 102,829 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn more on inner edge and in general poor condition

engine oil overfilled

gearbox leak at offside driveshaft seal

passenger wiper arm appears to be loose but still secure

steering rack damp

Fail 2 Apr 2019 102,829 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn more on inner edge and in general poor condition

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil overfilled

gearbox leak at offside driveshaft seal

passenger wiper arm appears to be loose but still secure

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Apr 2018 98,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing more on inner edge and in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm also in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

engine oil overfilled

noise from auxiliary belt area

offside driveshaft seal leaking

power steering leak at rack

Fail 3 Apr 2018 98,465 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour unit damaged (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing more on inner edge and in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm also in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

engine oil overfilled

noise from auxiliary belt area

offside driveshaft seal leaking

power steering leak at rack

Pass 10 Mar 2017 95,101 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 95,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Jun 2016 93,765 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 81,015 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 81,012 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,322 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,356 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,335 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,641 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,484 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,734 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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BX06 AAO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX06 AAO, 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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BX06 AAO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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