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LA06 GKV

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,079 mi
Last recorded86,079 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 GKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 86,079 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 86,079 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 86,076 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both front (1.7.5a)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,298 miles

Front Outer tyre walls slight cut

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Outer tyre walls slight cut

Fail 27 Jul 2016 82,298 miles

Front Outer tyre walls slight cut

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Outer tyre walls slight cut

Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,421 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,605 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 50,038 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2013 50,037 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Info light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp washers not working

Pass 21 Jun 2011 35,452 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slow punture nearside rear nail in inside edge

Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,113 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 May 2010 28,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 22,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,048 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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LA06 GKV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LA06 GKV, 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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LA06 GKV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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