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LR06 GUE

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

184,791 mi
Last recorded184,791 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 GUE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 184,791 miles

all suspension bushes perished

both registration plates deteriorated but still clear to read

cooling fan noisy

n/s head lamp washer not working

o/s/f drive shaft has slight rotation play

rear brake pads 60% worn, all brake discs lipped

various underbody and component corrosion including rear flexible brake hose ferules, rear brake backing plates, hand brake inner cable rear ends slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2022 184,791 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all suspension bushes perished

both registration plates deteriorated but still clear to read

cooling fan noisy

n/s head lamp washer not working

o/s/f drive shaft has slight rotation play

rear brake pads 60% worn, all brake discs lipped

various underbody and component corrosion including rear flexible brake hose ferules, rear brake backing plates, hand brake inner cable rear ends slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 177,096 miles

Coolant fan noisy

Headlamp washers blocked

Rear brake pads 50% worn

Service light on

Pass 12 Mar 2020 172,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 165,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 156,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2017 141,922 miles

Nearside Front side marker bulb out.

Rear Indicators going white.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 127,671 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 116,604 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 95,486 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,974 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 74,973 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,342 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,825 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,538 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,214 miles

n/s/f tyre low on middle tread

Fail 31 Mar 2009 23,211 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f tyre low on middle tread

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 GUE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GUE, 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 GUE registered?

LR06 GUE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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