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EA06 EWS

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,097 mi
Last recorded124,097 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 EWS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 124,097 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 124,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 119,100 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 110,822 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 110,822 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 101,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

tracking due to tyre wear

Pass 11 Feb 2016 96,313 miles

chid seats fitted

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 93,026 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 93,025 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 85,438 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 78,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,680 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,652 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,206 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 55,378 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 55,378 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 42,883 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 42,883 miles

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

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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EA06 EWS is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA06 EWS, 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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EA06 EWS is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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