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AV06 CXS

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,567 mi
Last recorded148,567 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 CXS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 148,567 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 140,874 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2021 132,947 miles

Coil spring worn Both rear ( at bottom) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear silencer deteriated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 129,696 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes deterioreted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts ,worn inner edges , treads are 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns and os rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os pipes where they join flexis , corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking , worn inner edges , treads are 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust hanger corroded and thin

rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2019 124,960 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inside edge

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2018 116,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 106,941 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer and hanger corroded

Slight play in Offside inner rack joint

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 106,732 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer and hanger corroded

Slight play in Offside inner rack joint

Pass 17 Aug 2016 99,355 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

nsf damper moist

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 10 Aug 2015 92,557 miles

middle exhaust box corroded

osf suspension arm rear bush deteriated

Fail 10 Aug 2015 92,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

middle exhaust box corroded

osf suspension arm rear bush deteriated

Fail 4 Aug 2014 86,022 miles

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

anti skid text warning on dash board but abs/tc warning lights not on

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 86,022 miles

anti skid text warning on dash board but abs/tc warning lights not on

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,306 miles

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

Exhaust silnecer deteriated

Pass 30 Aug 2012 71,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small tear in n/s/r tyre outter wall kerb ring

Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,007 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 60,534 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,141 miles

unable to check inner brake pads

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 53,599 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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AV06 CXS is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 AV06 CXS, 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 AV06 CXS registered?

AV06 CXS is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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