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AX06 GGZ

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,112 mi
Last recorded182,112 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 GGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 182,112 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 179,378 miles

advise rear indicaters slightly discoulered

advise rear seat covers fitted access to seat belts limited

Pass 26 Nov 2019 171,987 miles

advise exhaust front flexi

advise front lower arm bushes /perishing

advise front/rear discs /pads /condition

Fail 26 Nov 2019 171,987 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

advise exhaust front flexi

advise front lower arm bushes /perishing

advise front/rear discs /pads /condition

Pass 20 Nov 2018 164,263 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 158,556 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 153,987 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 147,886 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

Fail 5 Nov 2015 147,886 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

Pass 17 Oct 2014 136,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 128,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Nov 2012 117,704 miles

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

cetre exhaust section slightly deteriated

Pass 31 Oct 2011 105,341 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 105,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 92,793 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 80,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 GGZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GGZ, 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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AX06 GGZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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