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PY06 DSX

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,642 mi
Last recorded140,642 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY06 DSX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 140,642 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 133,771 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 133,769 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 133,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Emissions not tested readings all high also filling workshop with smoke (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in poor condition

coolant leak

Pass 26 Oct 2015 122,345 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 122,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 104,084 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 85,412 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 85,412 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,269 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 66,958 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2009 53,685 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 53,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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 DSX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY06 DSX registered?

PY06 DSX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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