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S702 SVK

2006 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests43 (34 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate79.1%

Mileage

198,288 mi
Last recorded198,288 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo V4090,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS702 SVK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

34 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2026 198,288 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 217,897 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear metalic noise from brakes when reversing

Pass 7 Apr 2025 180,738 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 180,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 214,603 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 214,583 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged main (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 161,400 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 208,942 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 154,081 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 203,472 miles

nearside front brake backplate missing

Pass 23 Feb 2022 138,862 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 138,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 196,082 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 128,821 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 189,195 miles

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

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

both front brake front flexi pipes showing signs of cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2019 117,186 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 117,173 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 184,389 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 99,946 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 99,946 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 174,130 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2018 174,079 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2017 91,470 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 164,919 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 85,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 155,222 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 145,482 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2015 145,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 136,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 136,463 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 80,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2013 118,392 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 71,449 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 12 Jul 2012 98,305 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 23 Feb 2012 62,751 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 74,730 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,888 miles

Both rear upper and lower tie rods bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Slight corrosion starting on mainfeed brake pipe

Pass 26 Jul 2010 50,004 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2010 44,652 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 22,301 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2009 35,628 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2008 28,946 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 21,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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S702 SVK is a 2006 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.1%.

Across all 2006 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 90,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S702 SVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S702 SVK registered?

S702 SVK is a 2006 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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