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AU06 ZPD

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,548 mi
Last recorded152,548 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 ZPD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 152,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 147,494 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 138,772 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 132,078 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 125,739 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 125,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust system mount broken

Pass 21 Mar 2016 117,659 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Mar 2016 117,658 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Mar 2015 111,788 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2015 111,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 105,927 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 99,486 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 94,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 89,850 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 89,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 82,268 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 82,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,295 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 ZPD is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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