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AO06 JGV

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,667 mi
Last recorded114,667 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 JGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 114,667 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 108,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 102,082 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 95,387 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 95,387 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 83,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under body rust

Pass 15 Mar 2018 77,287 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 71,153 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,742 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 57,640 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 57,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 51,103 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,228 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,975 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,428 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 28,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,991 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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AO06 JGV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AO06 JGV, 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 AO06 JGV registered?

AO06 JGV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is AO06 JGV safe to buy?

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