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MA06 DZJ

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,169 mi
Last recorded104,169 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 DZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 104,169 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 104,169 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 92,391 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 86,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 77,946 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

front reg plate slight damage

front tyres wear edges also rear tyres slight wear edges and small cracks road face

n/s/f rack gaiter oil mist

o/s/r seatbelt twisted

scrub marks on screen also big crack at bottom

Fail 27 Mar 2017 77,946 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front reg plate slight damage

front tyres wear edges also rear tyres slight wear edges and small cracks road face

n/s/f rack gaiter oil mist

o/s/r seatbelt twisted

scrub marks on screen also big crack at bottom

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,224 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 68,192 miles

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

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% req attention (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,251 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,520 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 44,142 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 37,801 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,177 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 37,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 28,110 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 22,306 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 16,726 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 16,726 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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MA06 DZJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MA06 DZJ, 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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MA06 DZJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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