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MV06 FNO

2006 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

177,198 mi
Last recorded177,198 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 FNO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 177,198 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust support loose

Pass 27 Jun 2018 172,023 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 166,166 miles

both rear tyres treads stepped

Pass 25 Jun 2016 157,915 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2015 153,391 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 153,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake fluid low

Pass 22 Jul 2014 141,658 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 141,658 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 120,192 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 94,215 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Jul 2011 68,234 miles

front brake pads close to limit

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and close to limit

rear pads worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,931 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 17,823 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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MV06 FNO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MV06 FNO, 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 MV06 FNO registered?

MV06 FNO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is MV06 FNO safe to buy?

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