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FE06 GVO

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,691 mi
Last recorded128,691 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 GVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 128,691 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))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 123,078 miles

Rear exhaust tailpipe hanger bracket broken but system supported

Pass 13 Mar 2020 122,131 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 118,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 112,256 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 112,218 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 103,730 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system supported

emission test conducted - emissions too clean to read

Fail 15 Mar 2017 103,730 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system supported

emission test conducted - emissions too clean to read

Pass 15 Mar 2016 94,716 miles

Emission test conducted-Emissions too clean to read

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 94,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Emission test conducted-Emissions too clean to read

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 86,353 miles

Emission test conducted - Emissions too clean to read

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 80,086 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 72,172 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,667 miles

windscreen cracked below drivers view area

Fail 12 Mar 2012 59,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

windscreen cracked below drivers view area

Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,590 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 46,019 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 46,019 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,867 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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FE06 GVO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GVO, 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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FE06 GVO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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