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PG06 FCN

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,752 mi
Last recorded137,752 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG06 FCN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 137,752 miles

Exhaust backbox detoriating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 137,750 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Both rear excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust backbox detoriating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 127,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight distort (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 114,111 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 100,331 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 87,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 75,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Sep 2018 75,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 71,840 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2016 65,372 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 65,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2015 54,638 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside front tyre outer walls slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2015 54,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside front tyre outer walls slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2014 41,319 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 37,742 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 33,400 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,315 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,808 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,231 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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PG06 FCN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PG06 FCN, 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 PG06 FCN registered?

PG06 FCN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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