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LV06 XDY

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,054 mi
Last recorded146,054 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 XDY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 146,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 133,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front mirror casing damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2020 133,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front mirror casing damaged

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 126,725 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 123,050 miles

Nearside rear tyre out of shape on the inner edge 205/55 R 16

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 123,049 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre out of shape on the inner edge 205/55 R 16

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 113,128 miles

Central Front Oil leaks

Fail 3 Aug 2017 113,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central Front Oil leaks

Nearside Front tyre bald

Rear Both tyres unevenly worn

Pass 12 Jul 2016 99,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre is wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2015 88,848 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 76,657 miles

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2013 66,216 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 66,216 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 56,294 miles

Alignment to be checked

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 16 Jul 2011 44,318 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 34,021 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,705 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 24,112 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 24,111 miles

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

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

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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LV06 XDY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LV06 XDY, 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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LV06 XDY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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