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PE06 HCX

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,717 mi
Last recorded110,717 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 HCX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 110,717 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 110,600 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2020 193,962 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2019 108,947 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 106,854 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 106,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 100,356 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 100,356 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 91,608 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 91,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 90,017 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2013 84,121 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 72,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 59,582 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2010 46,880 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 35,223 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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PE06 HCX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HCX, 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 HCX registered?

PE06 HCX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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