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HN06 TGU

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,837 mi
Last recorded92,837 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN06 TGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,837 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 92,835 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1n)

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2014 86,678 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 81,607 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 81,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 77,190 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,181 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,819 miles

Both the wiper blades are on the limit for clearing the windscreen. Advise replacing.

Slight difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes.

The N/S/F headlight aim is right on the limit for being low.

The N/S/R lamp is cracked but is not emitting any white light.

The front inner brake discs are starting to corrode and pitt and the other brake discs are slightly starting to corrode and all the brake pads are starting to wear and the inner pads are not visible.

The handbrake is near the limit for travel.

The petrol cap seal is starting to split.

There are a couple of small chips on the windscreen.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 46,749 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a slit on tread but cannot see any cords

nearside rear light cluster cracked but not showing white light to rear of car

offside rear tyre is wearing uneven on inside of tread

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 TGU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HN06 TGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN06 TGU registered?

HN06 TGU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is HN06 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN06 TGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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