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PJ06 EPZ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,203 mi
Last recorded127,203 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 EPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2019 127,203 miles

Emissions not tested badly smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil added prior to test

Pass 25 Jan 2018 118,917 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 111,381 miles

under body tray fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2017 111,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under body tray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 96,213 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 96,213 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 96,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust back box x1 bracket out of 3 snapped off

Pass 15 Jun 2015 85,789 miles

Offside Rear Wing Panel has a Slight Damage

Fail 15 Jun 2015 85,788 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 77,148 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 69,150 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,314 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 60,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 53,317 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 44,862 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 36,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 9 Jun 2009 36,509 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

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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PJ06 EPZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PJ06 EPZ, 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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PJ06 EPZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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