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FE06 VFC

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,355 mi
Last recorded128,355 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 VFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 128,355 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 126,134 miles

Oil weep underside

Pass 30 Nov 2021 124,117 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 122,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil weap underside

Fail 25 Nov 2020 122,290 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil weap underside

Pass 5 Dec 2019 120,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil weep on engine

Pass 3 Dec 2018 117,326 miles

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

Oil weap underside

Pass 5 Dec 2017 113,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 113,041 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 106,946 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 101,800 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 93,874 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 86,485 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 19 Nov 2012 79,591 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 70,759 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads low

Pass 31 Mar 2011 57,131 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,245 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre cracking,out of shape and getting low

Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,101 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 VFC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FE06 VFC, 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 VFC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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