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LR06 PXT

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

248,525 mi
Last recorded248,525 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 PXT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 248,525 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

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

Poor starting

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 May 2016 248,525 miles

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

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

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

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

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Marker light not working

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

Poor starting

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Jun 2015 229,384 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges (205/50/17w)

EML on

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 229,384 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges (205/50/17w)

EML on

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 208,755 miles

n/s/f inner tyre wall damaged

n/s/r wheel rim buckle

o/s/f wheel buckle

Fail 14 Jun 2014 208,755 miles

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

n/s/f inner tyre wall damaged

n/s/r wheel rim buckle

o/s/f wheel buckle

Pass 13 Jun 2013 189,025 miles

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

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

n/s/ wiper blade poor condition split on ends

Fail 13 Jun 2013 189,025 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/ wiper blade poor condition split on ends

Pass 15 Jun 2012 168,739 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/f marker lamp not working

n/s/r outer side lamp not working

rear tyre treads distorted

Pass 24 May 2011 143,701 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 143,701 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 122,794 miles

both rear and n/s/f wheel rims damaged

power steering pipe rubbing in bracket (discoloured)

Pass 15 May 2009 96,277 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 PXT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LR06 PXT, 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 PXT registered?

LR06 PXT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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