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DG06 BWC

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,787 mi
Last recorded100,787 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 BWC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 100,787 miles

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

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

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

full exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 2 May 2018 96,951 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to rear brake discs

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

very slight play in n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 2 May 2018 96,951 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to rear brake discs

engine cover fitted

oil dipstick broken in the guide tube

undertray fitted

very slight play in n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,332 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,393 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,461 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,479 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,526 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,796 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,544 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 44,152 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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DG06 BWC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DG06 BWC, 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 DG06 BWC registered?

DG06 BWC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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