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PE06 HCG

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

52,484 mi
Last recorded52,484 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 HCG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 52,484 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 52,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 9 years old 2014

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre 13 years old 2009

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

coolant leak

hand brake has some travel

Pass 19 Apr 2022 51,564 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 50,643 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 50,115 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 48,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 46,740 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 45,159 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 43,744 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 41,837 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 40,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,175 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,370 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 33,595 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 30,769 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 30,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,836 miles

FRONT TRACKING OUT (wheel alignment out)

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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PE06 HCG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PE06 HCG, 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 PE06 HCG registered?

PE06 HCG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is PE06 HCG safe to buy?

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