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RE06 VZZ

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

115,125 mi
Last recorded115,125 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 VZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 115,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 108,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 97,739 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 2 Dec 2021 91,052 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 85,211 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 80,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tyre size is 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 79,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge stepped and tyre badly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tyre size is 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low on OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 68,609 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 45,589 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 24,918 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 22,319 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 22,041 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 21,878 miles

body sill covers fitted

traces of brake fluid on nearside rear brake back plate

Pass 20 May 2013 21,558 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 21,235 miles

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 18 May 2011 20,698 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 19,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 12,368 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 VZZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue 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 RE06 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

RE06 VZZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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