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KE06 BFJ

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,092 mi
Last recorded178,092 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE06 BFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 178,092 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 178,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 163,689 miles

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

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

front tyres edge wear

Pass 17 Aug 2017 150,657 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 150,657 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 239 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 139,560 miles

exhaust pipewprk rusty,susect slight blow at front end,under cover

front brake pads worn close to limit advise replace ASAP

front discs showing wear

slight judder noticed on front & rear brakes

Fail 4 Aug 2016 139,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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exhaust pipewprk rusty,susect slight blow at front end,under cover

front discs showing wear

o/s/r tyre ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL 205/55/16v

slight judder noticed on front & rear brakes

Pass 14 Aug 2015 124,330 miles

front arm bushs deteriorating

front brake imbalance 15%

park brake 18%

Pass 8 Sep 2014 112,798 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)

offside & nearside front tyres show pronounced abnormal wear to inner tread shoulders

Fail 27 Aug 2014 112,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

offside & nearside front tyres show pronounced abnormal wear to inner tread shoulders

Pass 19 Mar 2013 100,461 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,212 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 87,212 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 76,854 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 64,206 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,459 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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KE06 BFJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KE06 BFJ, 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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KE06 BFJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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