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DG06 RSZ

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,594 mi
Last recorded103,594 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 RSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 103,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 97,359 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Rear coil springs corroded

covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2021 97,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear brake discs corroded

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 92,647 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2020 92,646 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 89,569 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 88,239 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 88,198 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 80,960 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f coil spring slight corrosion

rear suspension corroded

steering rack slight seepage

Fail 30 Mar 2017 80,325 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working built in door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush seperated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f coil spring slight corrosion

rear suspension corroded

steering rack slight seepage

Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,434 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

parking brake efficiency only just met adjustment or repair may be necessary

Pass 22 Feb 2016 74,449 miles

engine floor and sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2016 74,388 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside wiper worn

engine floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,616 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit / heavily worn inner shoulder

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit/heavily worn inner shoulder

Pass 17 Feb 2014 64,166 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre worn tread inner shoulder worn/nail in tread

Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,537 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 50,090 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,315 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 22 Feb 2010 36,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 27,740 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 RSZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DG06 RSZ, 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 RSZ registered?

DG06 RSZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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