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AO06 RVZ

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,257 mi
Last recorded116,257 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 RVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 116,257 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 108,922 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 108,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 100,967 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 100,967 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 89,198 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 89,198 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,647 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,638 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 45,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,268 miles

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

both front tyres wear on inner edges

Fail 3 Apr 2009 33,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wear on inner edges

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 RVZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AO06 RVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO06 RVZ registered?

AO06 RVZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is AO06 RVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 RVZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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