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HV06 PVJ

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,433 mi
Last recorded81,433 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 PVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 81,433 miles

Nearside Rear Outer condition tyre cracking and worn

slight dampness lower steering rack no positive leaks

Fail 11 Jun 2019 81,433 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer condition tyre cracking and worn

slight dampness lower steering rack no positive leaks

Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,406 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,623 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 61,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Jun 2015 61,882 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,339 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,748 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,039 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,487 miles

full plastic engine covers

Pass 24 May 2010 43,988 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 34,562 miles

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

Very light oil misting from offside driveshaft/gearbox oil seal. Oil seepage from nearside driveshaft/gearbox oil seal. Slight dent to nearside front wheel inner rim. Nearside rea\r tyre is on 3mm of tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 34,562 miles

Very light oil misting from offside driveshaft/gearbox oil seal. Oil seepage from nearside driveshaft/gearbox oil seal. Slight dent to nearside front wheel inner rim. Nearside rea\r tyre is on 3mm of tread.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HV06 PVJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 HV06 PVJ, 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 HV06 PVJ registered?

HV06 PVJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is HV06 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV06 PVJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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