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DF06 PDZ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,400 mi
Last recorded114,400 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 PDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2020 114,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush nearside wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush offside front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front flexable pipe on exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2019 109,752 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 101,364 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 96,275 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 79,110 miles

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 9 Jun 2015 61,402 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 61,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 48,913 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 45,841 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 45,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,912 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 40,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,145 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 35,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 27,193 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 18,555 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 18,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 PDZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF06 PDZ registered?

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

Is DF06 PDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF06 PDZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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