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RE06 FDM

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,709 mi
Last recorded96,709 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 FDM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 96,709 miles

2x front lower arm bushes split

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 96,709 miles

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

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

2x front lower arm bushes split

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 85,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2012 85,297 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 70,214 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and on 3mm 205 50 17

Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,078 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 42,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,126 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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RE06 FDM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RE06 FDM, 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 RE06 FDM registered?

RE06 FDM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 April 2006.

Is RE06 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE06 FDM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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