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R13 TEV

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

154,169 mi
Last recorded154,169 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 TEV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 154,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 149,555 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 145,358 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 140,225 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 134,317 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 128,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 122,385 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 114,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 105,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wall damage

power steering rack has a slight leak

Fail 2 Jun 2017 105,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre wall damage

power steering rack has a slight leak

Pass 7 May 2016 91,795 miles

Offside Nail in tyre

Pass 29 May 2015 81,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 65,465 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,794 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,294 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,949 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 28,436 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 21,739 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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R13 TEV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R13 TEV, 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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R13 TEV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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