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SV06 VTC

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,626 mi
Last recorded125,626 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 VTC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 125,626 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 125,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 115,441 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 115,438 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 109,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

engine malfunction lamp indicating a fault

front exhaust bracket insecure - exhaust still deemed secure

unable to open tailgate however inspection carried out through rear seat entry

Fail 24 Jul 2017 109,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

engine malfunction lamp indicating a fault

front exhaust bracket insecure - exhaust still deemed secure

unable to open tailgate however inspection carried out through rear seat entry

Pass 30 Jul 2016 105,333 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S/F & O/S/F REAR (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear exhaust start deteriorating & corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 102,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

engine light indicating fault

Pass 14 May 2014 96,252 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 86,129 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 86,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 75,515 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 64,637 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 52,716 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 43,695 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VTC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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