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N10 DUK

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,422 mi
Last recorded185,422 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 DUK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 185,422 miles

centre exhaust corroded.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 185,271 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

centre exhaust corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 137,456 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 137,366 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 91,278 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has 2 nails in shoulder,

Fail 4 May 2011 91,278 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has 2 nails in shoulder,

Pass 3 May 2010 49,495 miles

nail in the nearside rear tyre and has a cut but not down to the cords

Fail 3 May 2010 49,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nail in the nearside rear tyre and has a cut but not down to the cords

Pass 21 Mar 2009 31,039 miles

rear tyres close to limit

winscreen wipers begining to deteriorate

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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N10 DUK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N10 DUK, 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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N10 DUK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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