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MJ06 AFU

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,893 mi
Last recorded161,893 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 AFU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 161,893 miles

Nearside Front minor damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has split on inner sidewall, cracks in tread & minor damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

items in screen removed prior to test

oil leak

vehicles internal head light adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 May 2015 154,982 miles

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

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

n/s/r quarter light window broken

Fail 11 May 2015 154,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

n/s/r quarter light window broken

Pass 13 May 2014 147,583 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 134,903 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 120,148 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 120,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 104,006 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 87,201 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 71,507 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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MJ06 AFU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MJ06 AFU, 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 MJ06 AFU registered?

MJ06 AFU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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