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AP06 MDU

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,891 mi
Last recorded112,891 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 MDU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 112,891 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 112,891 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 105,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 105,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 99,520 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 99,520 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 93,350 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 79,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 68,899 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,613 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 63,613 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,091 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,256 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

front pads very low

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm

rear indicators slightly discoloured

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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AP06 MDU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP06 MDU, 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 AP06 MDU registered?

AP06 MDU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is AP06 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP06 MDU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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