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AK06 HZZ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,591 mi
Last recorded146,591 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 HZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 146,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 146,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 136,057 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 136,057 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 122,548 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Outer Tyre sidewall worn

Vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 122,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Outer Tyre sidewall worn

Vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 113,468 miles

front brake pads low

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 100,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres worn on the inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 100,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres worn on the inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 87,361 miles

Center exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded,

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush detaching,

Offside rear tyre tread is stepped on inner edge,

Rear brake pads worn low approx 3/4mm,

Wipers are poor,

Pass 3 Apr 2013 77,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f lower arm rear bush poor

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,687 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,659 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 56,838 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,321 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 HZZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HZZ, 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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AK06 HZZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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