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PX06 UAU

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,330 mi
Last recorded163,330 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 UAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 163,330 miles

All front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2024 163,173 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

All front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2023 155,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 May 2022 153,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 152,083 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust deteriorating

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 147,185 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 134,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 123,012 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 109,927 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 92,218 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust backbox outer skin peeling off.

Pass 22 May 2014 84,181 miles

Rear silencer outer skin burst

Fail 16 May 2014 84,103 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin burst

Pass 16 May 2013 75,055 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 75,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,908 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,292 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 52,233 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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PX06 UAU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PX06 UAU, 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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PX06 UAU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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