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DF06 CYE

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,214 mi
Last recorded91,214 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 CYE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 91,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2018 91,197 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,461 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 85,461 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 77,850 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust corroded

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 69,773 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,958 miles

sills covered

Fail 13 Jun 2014 56,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

sills covered

Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,074 miles

anti skid service light on

Fail 31 Aug 2013 53,927 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre outer and inner sidewalls slightly perished

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,119 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 47,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,076 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,695 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 25,685 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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DF06 CYE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF06 CYE, 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 DF06 CYE registered?

DF06 CYE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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