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PC06 LJC

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,693 mi
Last recorded120,693 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPC06 LJC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 120,693 miles

Both front tyres age cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2020 120,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 120,208 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 120,197 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 112,579 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 112,579 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 100,705 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2016 100,705 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2015 89,353 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 89,353 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 76,892 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,222 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,883 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 47,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,664 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 27,919 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 18,055 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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PC06 LJC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PC06 LJC, 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 PC06 LJC registered?

PC06 LJC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is PC06 LJC safe to buy?

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