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DE06 DXL

2006 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,687 mi
Last recorded165,687 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 DXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 165,687 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 160,131 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 153,031 miles

front registration plate cracked

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2015 147,210 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 144,594 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 142,038 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 137,856 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 137,853 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 128,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2012 128,444 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 116,055 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 115,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 100,444 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 89,076 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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DE06 DXL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE06 DXL, 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 DE06 DXL registered?

DE06 DXL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is DE06 DXL safe to buy?

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