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DE06 DXM

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,252 mi
Last recorded128,252 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 DXM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 128,252 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 113,525 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 96,538 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 79,378 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 79,378 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 62,411 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,780 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,043 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 DXM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 DE06 DXM, 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 DXM registered?

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

Is DE06 DXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE06 DXM 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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