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AU06 PFX

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,157 mi
Last recorded121,157 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 PFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 121,157 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 116,271 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 110,378 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting close to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 105,248 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside mirror cover held on with tape

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both rack boots damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 105,248 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror cover held on with tape

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both rack boots damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 102,754 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 98,013 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 98,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 92,410 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 92,410 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,315 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2016 79,446 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component ns and os (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,330 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 63,030 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,549 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,957 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,410 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,671 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,065 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 PFX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PFX, 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 PFX registered?

AU06 PFX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is AU06 PFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 PFX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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