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FV06 FLC

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,424 mi
Last recorded109,424 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 FLC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 109,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 109,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire hanging off (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

all brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

centre exhaust boxes casings corroded

rear brake pads low on wear

rear shock absorbers operation slightly deteriorated

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 7 Aug 2019 104,262 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 104,258 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 104,188 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.33m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component out end of rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 98,921 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 98,912 miles

Front coil spring broken Both (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,439 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 93,439 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,503 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,422 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 73,631 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 73,631 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

exhaust center silencer outer skin corroded and breaking away

Pass 31 May 2013 65,509 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn more on inside edge

Pass 21 May 2012 59,834 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,826 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 44,607 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 44,571 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 34,430 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 34,430 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 FLC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV06 FLC, 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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FV06 FLC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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