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DG06 PSO

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,856 mi
Last recorded146,856 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 PSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 146,856 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 129,488 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear bracket corroded

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 112,422 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge but this part of this type of construction of tyre is not part of test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 112,422 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge but this part of this type of construction of tyre is not part of test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 98,855 miles

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

rear engine/gearbox steady bush worn

Fail 22 Mar 2012 98,855 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear engine/gearbox steady bush worn

Fail 25 Mar 2011 86,037 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 86,037 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 72,734 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 72,663 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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DG06 PSO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG06 PSO, 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 DG06 PSO registered?

DG06 PSO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 2006.

Is DG06 PSO safe to buy?

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