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CE06 DPU

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

198,051 mi
Last recorded198,051 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 DPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 198,051 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 198,050 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both offside and nearside front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 197,507 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 196,371 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 196,370 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 195,914 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 195,520 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH nearside ans offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 191,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 179,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 179,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 167,079 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 167,079 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 156,140 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 150,297 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 150,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 141,763 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 133,894 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 124,974 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 112,616 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 112,616 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 83,130 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 62,772 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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CE06 DPU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 CE06 DPU, 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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CE06 DPU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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