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LR06 BUV

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,077 mi
Last recorded152,077 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 BUV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 152,077 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 152,070 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 147,389 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 142,018 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 133,633 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 133,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 125,227 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 125,207 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 115,341 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 104,584 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2010 78,113 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn still abve legal limit

front brake pads worn slightly

o/side rear brake pads worn slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2009 52,931 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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LR06 BUV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR06 BUV, 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 LR06 BUV registered?

LR06 BUV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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