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EO06 AUY

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,613 mi
Last recorded125,613 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 AUY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 125,613 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 113,954 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 107,180 miles

Oil leak engine ()

inner edge wear on both front tyres

rear silencer heavily corroded. not blowing.

Fail 25 Nov 2016 107,129 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

inner edge wear on both front tyres

rear silencer heavily corroded. not blowing.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 99,997 miles

oil leak at front

slight inner edge wear on both rear tyres

Pass 27 Nov 2014 92,229 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 88,076 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,783 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 23 Aug 2012 73,597 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 64,358 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 64,257 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,579 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,578 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 36,768 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 36,768 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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EO06 AUY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO06 AUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO06 AUY registered?

EO06 AUY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is EO06 AUY safe to buy?

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