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124D160

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,263 mi
Last recorded169,263 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration124D160
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 169,263 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 169,126 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 163,035 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 163,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 152,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 152,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 144,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 144,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 129,896 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 124,222 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Feb 2018 118,258 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 111,521 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 111,521 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S Rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2015 98,857 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 98,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Wipers Slightly Worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 86,550 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 86,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 69,415 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 60,472 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,472 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 53,240 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 53,240 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,029 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2009 45,027 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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124D160 is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 124D160, 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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124D160 is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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