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AX06 DSE

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,837 mi
Last recorded184,837 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 DSE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 184,837 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 184,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 174,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded / n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 8 Jan 2016 150,500 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 113,662 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 113,662 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 107,743 miles

Baby seat fitted N/S/R

Both front wipers slightly smeary

Brake pedal rubber wearing out

Chips in windscreen

Pass 20 May 2011 101,369 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 101,369 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 96,093 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 84,883 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AX06 DSE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AX06 DSE, 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 AX06 DSE registered?

AX06 DSE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 July 2006.

Is AX06 DSE safe to buy?

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