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CV06 LXE

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,248 mi
Last recorded122,248 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 LXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 122,248 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 141,842 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 141,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 137,329 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 133,013 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 128,278 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 118,675 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 105,616 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 92,259 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 74,637 miles

nearside and offside front suspension wishbones rear bushes,slightly perished

Fail 22 Dec 2011 74,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside and offside front suspension wishbones rear bushes,slightly perished

Fail 17 Mar 2011 70,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads look worn recommend replaced soon

offside front suspension wishbone rear bush perished

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,126 miles

front brake pads look worn recommend replaced soon

offside front suspension wishbone rear bush perished

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2010 64,763 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 64,763 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,365 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 42,363 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,758 miles

Cut in sidewall of n/s/r tyre.

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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CV06 LXE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CV06 LXE, 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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CV06 LXE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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