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RE06 FDN

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,779 mi
Last recorded131,779 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 FDN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 131,779 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 131,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 127,247 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 127,247 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 120,904 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 120,892 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 113,429 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 101,971 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 101,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre Fitted To Offside Front is of a "Run Flat Type "

Fail 14 Mar 2016 91,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2015 90,000 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 86,107 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 86,107 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,860 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2012 76,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2011 70,146 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 65,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,701 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 FDN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FDN, 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 FDN registered?

RE06 FDN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is RE06 FDN safe to buy?

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