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RO06 UCZ

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,486 mi
Last recorded129,486 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 UCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 129,486 miles

Central Exhaust box rusty

Engine and suspension oil coated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 129,486 miles

Central Exhaust box rusty

Engine and suspension oil coated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 111,743 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,460 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 91,460 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 83,478 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 73,586 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2013 64,926 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf tyre side wall damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2013 64,926 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf tyre side wall damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,910 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 54,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,549 miles

emission to clean

Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,614 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 35,614 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,051 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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RO06 UCZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UCZ, 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 UCZ registered?

RO06 UCZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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