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FV06 BKO

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

183,086 mi
Last recorded183,086 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 BKO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 183,086 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 182,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear quarter damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2020 182,967 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear quarter damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2019 170,869 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres perishing on shoulders

both front tyres showing wear too inner edges

both rear tyres showing uneven wear too inner edges

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 170,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres perishing on shoulders

both front tyres showing wear too inner edges

both rear tyres showing uneven wear too inner edges

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 159,125 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 159,087 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2017 138,890 miles

both front tyres uneven wear wearing on inside edge

Fail 2 Jun 2017 138,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nopattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres uneven wear wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Jun 2016 118,334 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 118,334 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 102,713 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 102,713 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 86,892 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2014 86,892 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2013 76,224 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,428 miles

n/s/front amber marker light out?

Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,947 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,443 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 37,963 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2009 37,963 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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FV06 BKO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FV06 BKO, 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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FV06 BKO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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