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AM06 AMX

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1768cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

238,579 mi
Last recorded238,579 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM06 AMX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,768cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 238,579 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 216,719 miles

steering rack damp

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 20 Oct 2017 216,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

steering rack damp

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 8 Oct 2016 170,754 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 170,747 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AM06 AMX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,768cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AM06 AMX, 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 AM06 AMX registered?

AM06 AMX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AM06 AMX safe to buy?

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