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AU06 PDK

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,796 mi
Last recorded106,796 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 PDK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 106,796 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 106,796 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi pipe detiorated/bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/stone damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wearing from inner shoulder

engine oil low

Pass 30 Aug 2017 93,277 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm....both ...n/s & o/s ...backbush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 93,277 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm....both ...n/s & o/s ...backbush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 84,598 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,152 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 75,783 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 71,209 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 64,427 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 64,427 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,487 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 53,084 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,620 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,505 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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AU06 PDK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU06 PDK, 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 AU06 PDK registered?

AU06 PDK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is AU06 PDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 PDK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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