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LR06 PXH

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,435 mi
Last recorded162,435 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 162,435 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 153,888 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 144,225 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 135,056 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 126,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 118,170 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 103,254 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 96,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 96,025 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 92,926 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 92,916 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 86,982 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 78,068 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 77,257 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 72,391 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 72,391 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 66,206 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 66,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 57,634 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,947 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 PXH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR06 PXH registered?

LR06 PXH is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 May 2006.

Is LR06 PXH safe to buy?

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