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EJ06 PYX

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,390 mi
Last recorded151,390 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 PYX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 151,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 141,936 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 133,561 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 124,363 miles

Central Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 98,066 miles

o/s/r tyre stepped

Fail 10 Jan 2017 98,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre stepped

Pass 11 Jan 2016 88,788 miles

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Fail 11 Jan 2016 88,788 miles

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

Nearside door mirror cover missing

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 82,760 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 82,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 65,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 55,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2013 55,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 42,999 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,315 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 33,139 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 25,136 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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EJ06 PYX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EJ06 PYX, 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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EJ06 PYX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 June 2006.

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