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LD06 SFJ

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,857 mi
Last recorded90,857 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 SFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 90,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside seat belt frayed edges

Fail 3 Dec 2018 90,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster is broken (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside seat belt frayed edges

Pass 12 Dec 2017 76,259 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 76,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall

offside rear tyre has cuts in outer side wall

Pass 25 Apr 2017 75,146 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT DISPLAYED

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 69,008 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,981 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2015 62,981 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2014 56,283 miles

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

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

near side door mirror glass insecure

nearside front tyre scuffed to outer wall

Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,283 miles

near side door mirror glass insecure

nearside front tyre scuffed to outer wall

Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,411 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 49,411 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,651 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 42,651 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,807 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 34,806 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,347 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 22,344 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 22,344 miles

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

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

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

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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LD06 SFJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LD06 SFJ, 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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LD06 SFJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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