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A2 UVH

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,172 mi
Last recorded179,172 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 UVH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 179,172 miles

Full exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2017 172,307 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 172,307 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 161,071 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 153,073 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 153,071 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 143,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Feb 2014 143,293 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2013 133,111 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 120,645 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 110,416 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 110,416 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 109,398 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 109,398 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 85,734 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 85,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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A2 UVH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A2 UVH, 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 A2 UVH registered?

A2 UVH is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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