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AO06 SUA

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

176,162 mi
Last recorded176,162 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 SUA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 176,162 miles

Nearside Front Wing slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2024 166,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 157,159 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 157,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 149,123 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil topped up 3 liters

Pass 19 Feb 2021 140,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f seat belt buckle is working but has to be pushed in hard for it to engage, advise replacement

Fail 18 Feb 2021 140,667 miles

Body component insecure rear heat sheild (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended drivers seat belt will not buckle up/ connect in the buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge of tread has ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on the edges and has small cuts with no visible cords

Pass 10 Feb 2020 130,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing in treads also worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

exhaust system corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2019 122,677 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 122,676 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 114,098 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2017 106,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall has a chunk missing but not exposing cord structure

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn low + starting to crack inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre tread worn low inner edge + perished and worn uneven inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres tread worn low inner edges

Fail 9 Jan 2016 92,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall has a chunk missing but not exposing cord structure

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn low + starting to crack inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre tread worn low inner edge + perished and worn uneven inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres tread worn low inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2015 82,030 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat

Pass 7 Jan 2014 69,127 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 56,090 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 39,079 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,932 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,430 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,385 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 SUA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SUA, 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 AO06 SUA registered?

AO06 SUA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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