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RO06 LGE

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,211 mi
Last recorded108,211 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 LGE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 108,211 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 108,211 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 102,891 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 98,654 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 98,648 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 92,717 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 75,552 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 75,552 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,980 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 65,851 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,144 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,546 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

possible diesel leak n/s of engine

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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RO06 LGE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO06 LGE, 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 RO06 LGE registered?

RO06 LGE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 April 2006.

Is RO06 LGE safe to buy?

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