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AK06 DPN

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,720 mi
Last recorded170,720 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 DPN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 170,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 155,197 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 155,187 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 144,000 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 138,685 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 130,937 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 130,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 78,361 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 67,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Oct 2009 41,237 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,484 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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AK06 DPN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK06 DPN, 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 AK06 DPN registered?

AK06 DPN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is AK06 DPN safe to buy?

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