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FL06 HGG

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,296 mi
Last recorded150,296 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 HGG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 150,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2017 150,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 127,992 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 2 Feb 2015 111,732 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 110,084 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 102,766 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jul 2012 98,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2012 98,259 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 91,913 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 91,880 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 83,722 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 72,647 miles

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

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

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

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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FL06 HGG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL06 HGG, 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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FL06 HGG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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