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EA06 LPL

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,493 mi
Last recorded100,493 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 LPL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 100,493 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,431 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 98,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 95,637 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 95,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 89,255 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,479 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 81,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 65,665 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,981 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,220 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,976 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,708 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,774 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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EA06 LPL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA06 LPL, 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 EA06 LPL registered?

EA06 LPL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is EA06 LPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA06 LPL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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