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AK06 JBE

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

64,010 mi
Last recorded64,010 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 JBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 64,010 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 56,919 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 46,464 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 39,063 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 37,041 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 35,783 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 34,597 miles

os wing mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2019 32,509 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 32,509 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 30,721 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 29,012 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 27,271 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 25,946 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 24,408 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 22,905 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 21,860 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 19,152 miles

os inner driveshaft boot leaking slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2010 16,081 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 13,825 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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AK06 JBE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AK06 JBE, 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 AK06 JBE registered?

AK06 JBE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is AK06 JBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK06 JBE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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