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SV06 XSX

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,905 mi
Last recorded115,905 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 XSX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 115,905 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust broken at back box also leaking at flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 108,671 miles

Exhaust is corroded

Exhaust is slight leaking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 108,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre pipe leaking

Exhaust is corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 102,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central pipe to osr brake (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flexi worn

Exhaust rear hanger broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Jun 2019 102,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inner edge and ran soft damaged wall and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central pipe to osr brake (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flexi worn

Exhaust rear hanger broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Jun 2018 95,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear cracking in tread and nail in tyre

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

rear exhaust hanger broken and heat shield loose

Fail 29 May 2018 95,135 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear cracking in tread and nail in tyre

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

rear exhaust hanger broken and heat shield loose

Pass 31 May 2017 86,268 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)

Fail 31 May 2017 86,266 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 May 2016 78,246 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,243 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 56,227 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,733 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,345 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,008 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,036 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 19,550 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 XSX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XSX, 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 XSX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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