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J11 JFT

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,106 mi
Last recorded65,106 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 JFT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 65,106 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 56,157 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 56,092 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced blue tape over bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 46,780 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Aug 2022 46,744 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Aug 2021 38,815 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Aug 2021 39,815 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 33,419 miles

all tyres cracks on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2020 33,179 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 32,134 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 31,137 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 29,959 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 28,897 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 27,538 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 27,538 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,629 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,117 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 22,309 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 22,309 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,413 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,247 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,073 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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J11 JFT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J11 JFT, 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 J11 JFT registered?

J11 JFT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is J11 JFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J11 JFT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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