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BX06 FOD

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,703 mi
Last recorded133,703 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 FOD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 133,703 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 129,735 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 125,659 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 125,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 121,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 121,765 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 116,915 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 112,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 107,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 102,446 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 93,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre 4mm wear on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 87,021 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 87,021 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 76,103 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 76,103 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,327 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,068 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,271 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,741 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 24,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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 FOD is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FOD, 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 FOD is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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