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SY06 ETE

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,252 mi
Last recorded60,252 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 ETE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 60,252 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 60,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 46,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 May 2016 40,543 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 34,583 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 27,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 27,953 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 21,702 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 21,656 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,473 miles

both front tyres slight cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2011 8,862 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 8,700 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 7,907 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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SY06 ETE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SY06 ETE, 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 SY06 ETE registered?

SY06 ETE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is SY06 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY06 ETE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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