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AO06 JUW

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,490 mi
Last recorded148,490 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 JUW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 148,490 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 143,671 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 135,959 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 129,470 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 129,468 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 124,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 115,714 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 109,752 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 101,009 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 93,781 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 82,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 70,911 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R bumpstop slightly split

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,961 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2012 46,037 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 46,037 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 32,693 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 32,693 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 21,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 15,896 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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AO06 JUW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AO06 JUW, 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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AO06 JUW is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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