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AU06 ZPE

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,613 mi
Last recorded36,613 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2011 36,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,613 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,516 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 29,040 miles

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

puncture in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,333 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 ZPE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU06 ZPE registered?

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

Is AU06 ZPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 ZPE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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