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HY06 EHO

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

210,699 mi
Last recorded210,699 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 EHO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 210,699 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 203,209 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 196,798 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 196,683 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

center exhaust box corroded

o/s/r outer side lamp inop

Pass 8 Mar 2014 190,733 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 169,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 141,759 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 104,960 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,398 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,431 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 39,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine top and bottom covers on. Recomend remove and inspect.

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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HY06 EHO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HY06 EHO, 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 HY06 EHO registered?

HY06 EHO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is HY06 EHO safe to buy?

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