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SV06 XRT

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,150 mi
Last recorded204,150 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 XRT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 204,150 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016
Pass 2 Apr 2015
Fail 1 Apr 2015

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 131,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 131,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 106,822 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 83,182 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,537 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,966 miles

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

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

near side+off side sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,265 miles

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

both rear tyres 3mm (advise).

front brake pads worn more than 50% (advise).

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 XRT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

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

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