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FV06 BNB

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,308 mi
Last recorded107,308 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 BNB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 107,308 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 107,139 miles

Emissions not tested exsessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 97,052 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 97,052 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 96,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 91,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 87,539 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 80,931 miles

different size tyres front to rear

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 77,996 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 76,635 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 76,635 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 73,461 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 67,695 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,292 miles

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

nearside front tread approx 3mm

Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,803 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low and slightly unevenly

Front and rear brake discs corroding slightly

Slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2009 33,721 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,721 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 BNB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV06 BNB, 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 FV06 BNB registered?

FV06 BNB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for FV06 BNB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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