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EY06 RPV

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

209,562 mi
Last recorded209,562 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 RPV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 209,562 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 209,562 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 192,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 192,557 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 175,584 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))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 171,265 miles

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))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 157,682 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 157,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 137,680 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 116,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 105,825 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 85,031 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,059 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 66,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,829 miles

both front tyre wearing low in middle of tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,525 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,359 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,608 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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EY06 RPV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EY06 RPV, 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

How do I check the history of EY06 RPV?

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What year was EY06 RPV registered?

EY06 RPV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is EY06 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY06 RPV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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