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PJ06 ERY

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,650 mi
Last recorded149,650 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 ERY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 149,650 miles

Offside Rear Light unit cracked

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

Pass 17 May 2016 147,250 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 147,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 144,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 141,874 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 137,849 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 137,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 123,994 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 115,837 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 104,365 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 104,365 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 95,390 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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PJ06 ERY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PJ06 ERY, 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 PJ06 ERY registered?

PJ06 ERY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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