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PY06 BLF

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,627 mi
Last recorded93,627 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY06 BLF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 93,627 miles

gearbox drive shaft seal excessive oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,831 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 68,962 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 65,645 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Jul 2013 65,645 miles

offside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Jul 2012 55,890 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 48,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake disc corroded on outer face.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake disc corroded on outer face.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,608 miles

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 24 Jul 2009 33,625 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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PY06 BLF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY06 BLF, 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 PY06 BLF registered?

PY06 BLF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 July 2006.

Is PY06 BLF safe to buy?

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