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AU06 VNP

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,212 mi
Last recorded140,212 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 VNP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 140,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 140,167 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 137,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 133,568 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 133,530 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 129,405 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 126,062 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 122,312 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R lower suspension arme, outer bushes slightly deteriorated

N/S/R and O/S/R shock absorber bumpstops deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S parking brake effort slightly low

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Poor beam image O/S headlamp

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 114,237 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,885 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,384 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 58,384 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 20,051 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 15,916 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2009 11,384 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 11,384 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VNP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNP, 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 VNP registered?

AU06 VNP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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