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LF06 BJX

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,360 mi
Last recorded90,360 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 BJX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 90,360 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 84,282 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 84,230 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2019 81,793 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front bumper /wing damaged

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside / nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 81,760 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper /wing damaged

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside / nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 78,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,403 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 72,261 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,458 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 63,541 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 57,356 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 51,139 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,863 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,329 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,115 miles

rear brake pads getting low

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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LF06 BJX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LF06 BJX, 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 LF06 BJX registered?

LF06 BJX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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