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PF06 UPE

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,244 mi
Last recorded139,244 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 UPE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 139,244 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 119,570 miles

Offside Rear shock feels bouncy

Fail 4 Mar 2016 119,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear shock feels bouncy

Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,746 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)

anti skid requires service message displayed but warning light goes out

Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,999 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 58,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2012 38,495 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 30,825 miles

Unable to read fuel emmsions 0%

Pass 24 May 2010 25,238 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 17,893 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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PF06 UPE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PF06 UPE, 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 PF06 UPE registered?

PF06 UPE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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