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AK06 XVY

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,762 mi
Last recorded132,762 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 XVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 132,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

ns/ rear light poor condition

rear coil srpings poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2022 124,926 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 115,511 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished and worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp intensity slightly reduced

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished and worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp intensity slightly reduced

Fail 8 Nov 2021 115,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished and worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp intensity slightly reduced

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished and worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp intensity slightly reduced

Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,682 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 8 May 2019 93,292 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))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2018 70,964 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 70,451 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 64,172 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Engine management light on dash

Fail 23 May 2017 64,170 miles

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Engine management light on dash

Rear pads getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,415 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 56,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,658 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 39,649 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Jun 2012 29,722 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 29,722 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,749 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 19,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 15,135 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 XVY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVY, 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 XVY registered?

AK06 XVY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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