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FE06 GUW

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,467 mi
Last recorded89,467 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 GUW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 89,467 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 89,133 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 9.2 average (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut & split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 80,036 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on both o/s and n/s arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,756 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,655 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 73,655 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 71,662 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 68,335 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,051 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,409 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 57,220 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 57,220 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,530 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 45,944 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 45,944 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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FE06 GUW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FE06 GUW, 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 FE06 GUW registered?

FE06 GUW is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is FE06 GUW safe to buy?

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