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ND06 BZO

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,104 mi
Last recorded183,104 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND06 BZO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 183,104 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 x tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 173,043 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 162,916 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 154,878 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 145,673 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 133,846 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 129,475 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 118,891 miles

2x childseats fitted to rear so unable to fully check rear outer seat belts

exhaust centre section silencers starting to perish

minor chips in front screan

power stearing rack damp at both sides

rear brakes sticking slightly

rear suspention arm bushes starting to perish

trims and undertrays fitted so unable to fully see all testable items

various leaks around engine area but unable to fully see for undertray

Fail 1 Jun 2017 118,891 miles

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

2x childseats fitted to rear so unable to fully check rear outer seat belts

exhaust centre section silencers starting to perish

minor chips in front screan

power stearing rack damp at both sides

rear brakes sticking slightly

rear suspention arm bushes starting to perish

trims and undertrays fitted so unable to fully see all testable items

various leaks around engine area but unable to fully see for undertray

Pass 2 Jun 2016 113,754 miles

Center and rear section exhaust corroded

engine oil leaks

Pass 22 May 2015 102,139 miles

engine oil not on max

exhaust centre section badly corroded

front pads 85% worn and discs lipped

n/s/r indicator bulb discoloured slightly

unable to fully see engine and all testable items due to covers fitted

various oil leaks but unable to fully see due to trims fitted

wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 May 2014 91,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 91,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 86,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2012 79,183 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 79,183 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 72,573 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 55,710 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,131 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 44,131 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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ND06 BZO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ND06 BZO, 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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ND06 BZO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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