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OV06 XJG

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

177,272 mi
Last recorded177,272 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 XJG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 177,272 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 170,902 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 158,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 147,793 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 144,020 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 143,968 miles

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

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

unable to get in to boot

Pass 6 Mar 2017 140,423 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 136,130 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 136,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 133,363 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 129,907 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 125,754 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 121,554 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011
Pass 15 Feb 2010 112,796 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 90,554 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 90,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OV06 XJG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 OV06 XJG, 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 OV06 XJG registered?

OV06 XJG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is OV06 XJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV06 XJG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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