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PJ06 ESG

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

172,103 mi
Last recorded172,103 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 ESG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 172,103 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2022 169,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 167,179 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

centre rear box deteriated

Pass 8 Feb 2020 163,557 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 156,512 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 150,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2017 143,914 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 136,425 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 128,859 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 120,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2013 111,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 102,105 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 98,604 miles

two front tyres are a different size to the rear two tyres but thay are same across each axle

Pass 23 Feb 2011 88,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,220 miles

Front nearside orange marker light not working

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 71,383 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 71,383 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 ESG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ESG, 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 ESG registered?

PJ06 ESG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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