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ET06 LSX

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,441 mi
Last recorded94,441 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 LSX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 94,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 94,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 78,957 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 68,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,488 miles

n s r tyre wearing on inside edge

o s f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 Jun 2017 64,488 miles

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

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

o s f tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n s r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 May 2016 60,080 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged , may require replacement soon to be watched .

Fail 27 May 2016 60,080 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged , may require replacement soon to be watched .

Pass 15 May 2015 54,746 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged,to be watched.

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight wear,suggest replacement soon!

Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,386 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 43,779 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 38,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 33,815 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,815 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 27,471 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 21,442 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,442 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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ET06 LSX 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 70.6%.

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 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 ET06 LSX, 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 ET06 LSX registered?

ET06 LSX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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