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HN06 GSO

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,816 mi
Last recorded96,816 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN06 GSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 96,816 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 88,900 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 80,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 80,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,921 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 71,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 63,861 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge all discs (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

offside headlight lense deteriorated /damaged by deflecter

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Dec 2015 63,861 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge all discs (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,188 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 49,202 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,787 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 43,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,595 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 31,686 miles

Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,686 miles

Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,446 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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HN06 GSO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN06 GSO, 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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HN06 GSO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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