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DY06 RKV

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,755 mi
Last recorded114,755 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 RKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2019 114,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak all (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 109,069 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

front exhaust hanger near flexy corroded/broken

possible leak on radiator lot of steam coming from that area

Fail 5 Apr 2018 109,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

front exhaust hanger near flexy corroded/broken

possible leak on radiator lot of steam coming from that area

Pass 16 Mar 2017 103,610 miles

exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 103,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 97,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 92,336 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 92,328 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2014 87,521 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres slightly wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2014 87,521 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres slightly wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2013 82,886 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 82,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 78,186 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 67,535 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 52,571 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 37,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,761 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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DY06 RKV 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 DY06 RKV, 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 DY06 RKV registered?

DY06 RKV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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