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AY06 CDX

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,558 mi
Last recorded65,558 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 CDX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 65,558 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 63,132 miles

near side front mirror cover missing not likely to cause injury

near side rear light unit broken but not emmiting white light to raer

Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,466 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near Side Tyre Outer Wall Damaged

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 51,910 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 45,139 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,662 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 36,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,218 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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AY06 CDX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY06 CDX, 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 AY06 CDX registered?

AY06 CDX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 May 2006.

Is AY06 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY06 CDX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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