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DE06 VFW

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

168,223 mi
Last recorded168,223 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 168,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 164,436 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 164,432 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 160,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2020 160,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 154,666 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 154,666 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2018 149,141 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 144,862 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 138,130 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 134,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2014 122,299 miles

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

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 19 Apr 2013 108,069 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 91,241 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,411 miles

chip in windscreen o/s

Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,913 miles

small chip in windscreen o/s

Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,256 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 VFW 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 DE06 VFW, 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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DE06 VFW is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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