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CV06 BWK

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,673 mi
Last recorded55,673 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 BWK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 55,673 miles

covers restricting inspection

Fail 11 May 2026 55,673 miles

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

covers restricting inspection

Pass 8 May 2025 45,613 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 8 May 2025 45,613 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 39,080 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 15 May 2024 39,080 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 22 Feb 2018 39,023 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 39,023 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,321 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 34,918 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 31,818 miles

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)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 20 Feb 2015 31,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 25 Feb 2014 28,630 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,065 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,376 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,948 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 12,895 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 10,727 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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CV06 BWK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CV06 BWK, 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 CV06 BWK registered?

CV06 BWK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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