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OX06 GXN

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,064 mi
Last recorded136,064 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 GXN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 136,064 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 127,884 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 120,149 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 120,092 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 112,815 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Oct 2015 112,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. spare saver (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2014 105,319 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 97,886 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 86,885 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 86,844 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2011 71,742 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 71,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 8 Oct 2010 52,133 miles

osf nsf brake discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Aug 2010 49,440 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

osf nsf tyres worn on edge close to canvas

Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,829 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 32,829 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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OX06 GXN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OX06 GXN, 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 OX06 GXN registered?

OX06 GXN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 August 2006.

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