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FV06 FKT

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,234 mi
Last recorded147,234 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 FKT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 147,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 141,628 miles

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 133,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 125,260 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 125,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 113,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

crack under required limit on o.s.f windscreen

Fail 28 Oct 2014 113,206 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

crack under required limit on o.s.f windscreen

dog cage in rear unable to check rear seats

Pass 2 Nov 2013 96,102 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

tell gate boot some time open some time not

Fail 26 Oct 2013 95,857 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tell gate boot some time open some time not

Pass 27 Oct 2012 89,016 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 79,322 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 72,299 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,585 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,053 miles

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

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

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

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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FV06 FKT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV06 FKT, 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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What year was FV06 FKT registered?

FV06 FKT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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