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PX06 VPG

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,469 mi
Last recorded169,469 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 VPG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 169,469 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 169,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 159,431 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 153,407 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 150,037 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 146,650 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 142,684 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 136,703 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 136,703 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 128,637 miles

both front tyres getting low

nearside front coil spring corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 122,206 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 115,002 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 103,591 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 VPG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VPG, 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 PX06 VPG registered?

PX06 VPG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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