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CE06 DRZ

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,714 mi
Last recorded66,714 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 DRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 66,714 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 62,442 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 60,282 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 60,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2019 56,575 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 52,179 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 52,179 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,977 miles

nearside headlight dim

Pass 23 Feb 2016 44,572 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 40,831 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,175 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 32,648 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,779 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 23,652 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 23,652 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 19,272 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,994 miles

some imbalance on front brakes

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 DRZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CE06 DRZ, 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 CE06 DRZ registered?

CE06 DRZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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