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AX06 DSV

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,540 mi
Last recorded124,540 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 DSV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 124,540 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 115,654 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 106,190 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 100,057 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 94,273 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 87,820 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 87,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 81,606 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 81,606 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 79,596 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 28 Jun 2014 79,596 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

N/S/F Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,959 miles

n/s/r bumpstop starting to perish slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2012 45,176 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,812 miles

Cracks forming on both rear tyres, outside walls

Minor scratches on windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2011 29,812 miles

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

Cracks forming on both rear tyres, outside walls

Pass 30 Jun 2010 14,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 3,640 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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AX06 DSV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AX06 DSV, 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 AX06 DSV registered?

AX06 DSV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for AX06 DSV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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