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AK06 ULM

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,670 mi
Last recorded183,670 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 ULM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 183,670 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 171,322 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 171,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 163,907 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 20 Nov 2015 150,170 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 130,511 miles

Exhaust heat shield adrift and resting on rear exhaust section

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

The inner shoulder of offside front tyre is bald (not showing cords)

nearside rear road wheel inner bead rim previously damaged and has been repaired

Pass 18 Nov 2014 130,511 miles

Exhaust heat shield adrift and resting on rear exhaust section

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

The inner shoulder of offside front tyre is bald (not showing cords)

nearside rear road wheel inner bead rim previously damaged and has been repaired

Pass 23 Nov 2013 126,909 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 121,586 miles

Both rear tyres becoming worn.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 100,648 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 100,364 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 94,381 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 76,459 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 76,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 56,529 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 56,529 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ULM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ULM, 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 ULM registered?

AK06 ULM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 July 2006.

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