MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
back box outer skin peeling
backbox/silencer on exhaust system outer skin peeling
not tested adult seat belt due to child seat fitted to n/s/r back seat
Exhaust system not adequately supported two brackets excessively corroded no longer holding exhaust securely (7.1.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot door (6.2.B.1c)
backbox/silencer on exhaust system outer skin peeling
not tested adult seat belt due to child seat fitted to n/s/r back seat
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust corroded
heat shield insecure
exhaust corroded
wipers smearing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust corroded
wipers smearing
child seat fitted to n/s/r (seat belt not tested)
slight oil leak on o/s/f shock absorber
slight play in o/s/r link pin
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SV06 XTB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 XTB, 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 XTB registered?
SV06 XTB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2006.
Is SV06 XTB safe to buy?
The MOT history for SV06 XTB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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