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HX06 BVJ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

125,419 mi
Last recorded125,419 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 BVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 125,419 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 125,134 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 125,132 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 123,921 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2024 123,918 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2023 122,649 miles

Exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 122,649 miles

Exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 122,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 121,387 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 120,940 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust outer skin corroded but not leaking

Fail 13 Jul 2020 120,940 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2019 120,131 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 116,529 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear mountings deteriorated

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Brake pad warning wire broken offside front

Exhaust deteriorated

Possible coolant leak from tank

Rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 21 Jun 2017 111,135 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear mountings deteriorated

Center exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad warning wires broken

Rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 4 Jul 2016 104,910 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2016 104,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,202 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 3 Jul 2014 94,821 miles

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Unable to inner rear brake pads

Unable to see front brake pads

Fail 2 Jul 2014 94,821 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Unable to inner rear brake pads

Unable to see front brake pads

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 88,422 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front n/s brake pad sensor wire broken

Minimal brake bind n/s rear brake

Sill covers fitted & lower cover fitted restricting inspection

Fail 24 Jun 2013 88,422 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front n/s brake pad sensor wire broken

Minimal brake bind n/s rear brake

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

Sill covers fitted & lower cover fitted restricting inspection

Pass 26 Jun 2012 82,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 82,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 75,528 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 75,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 70,103 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 57,111 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 45,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HX06 BVJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HX06 BVJ, 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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HX06 BVJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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