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SV06 XRE

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,504 mi
Last recorded121,504 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 XRE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 121,504 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2016 121,400 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2015 111,356 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 111,356 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 100,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 90,832 miles

Offside front inner wing/belt cover missing.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 85,894 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2013 85,894 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,612 miles

no reading on smoke test.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,271 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 62,271 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,639 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,225 miles

n/s/r tyre puncture

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 XRE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XRE, 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 SV06 XRE registered?

SV06 XRE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is SV06 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV06 XRE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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