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DF06 PDK

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,139 mi
Last recorded122,139 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 PDK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 122,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 122,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 122,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 118,343 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 101,392 miles

advise front tyres low

advise imformation light on dash limited engine power

Pass 24 May 2018 85,439 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 85,426 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 77,783 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 77,736 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 77,736 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 76,697 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 76,697 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 72,954 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 64,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage within zone A below opaque line

Pass 4 Feb 2012 54,656 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 45,566 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,557 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 26,783 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 PDK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF06 PDK, 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 PDK registered?

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

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