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AU06 ZNZ

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,409 mi
Last recorded175,409 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 ZNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 175,409 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 162,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 162,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 150,999 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 150,999 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 134,270 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 134,270 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 120,029 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/F & N/S/R ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 107,187 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and rear ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 107,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and rear ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 91,874 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 79,195 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 65,623 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 65,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 53,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,662 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 47,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 41,723 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,573 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,048 miles

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

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 ZNZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU06 ZNZ, 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 ZNZ registered?

AU06 ZNZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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