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AK06 HZX

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,860 mi
Last recorded89,860 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 HZX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2015 86,815 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,536 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,404 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres low

Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,457 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,517 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 70,469 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2010 60,583 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,878 miles

front 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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AK06 HZX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK06 HZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK06 HZX registered?

AK06 HZX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is AK06 HZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK06 HZX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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