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DF06 CYG

2006 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,142 mi
Last recorded95,142 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 CYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 95,142 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 77,488 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 73,033 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 67,748 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 67,748 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 64,284 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,715 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 60,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 55,492 miles

exhaust shielding insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2014 55,492 miles

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

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

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

exhaust shielding insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2013 52,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 14 Nov 2013 52,622 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 8 Nov 2012 43,611 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 43,611 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 38,478 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,478 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,843 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 31,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 24,938 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 CYG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DF06 CYG, 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 CYG registered?

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

Is DF06 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF06 CYG shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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