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SV06 VRD

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,001 mi
Last recorded89,001 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 VRD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 89,001 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 85,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake backing plates rattling

Fail 16 Jul 2018 85,189 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake backing plates rattling

Pass 8 Jul 2017 76,552 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,135 miles

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

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

engine light on

Fail 12 Jul 2016 69,135 miles

Nearside registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

engine light on

Pass 13 Jul 2015 61,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,829 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

engine warning lamp on

Fail 5 Jul 2014 54,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

engine warning lamp on

Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,306 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 46,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

battery light on

Pass 17 Jul 2012 38,278 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 38,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,930 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 30,930 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,106 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 15,311 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 15,311 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 5,355 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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SV06 VRD is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SV06 VRD, 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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SV06 VRD is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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