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PY06 FDU

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,957 mi
Last recorded135,957 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY06 FDU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 135,957 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 135,956 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 135,133 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 132,685 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 132,685 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust center exhaust has cover peeling off

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 126,786 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 126,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 118,284 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 109,690 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 103,391 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 93,820 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2012 86,953 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,953 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 79,700 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 69,660 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 55,879 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 FDU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FDU, 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 FDU registered?

PY06 FDU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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