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AU06 VND

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,778 mi
Last recorded107,778 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 VND
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 107,778 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 107,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 104,814 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 104,814 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 102,377 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 102,093 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 100,438 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 97,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 95,061 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 95,060 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2019 90,503 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 90,503 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 84,039 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit currently at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 72,668 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,287 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 65,287 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 60,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 60,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,466 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,701 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flexi mesh deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,018 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 35,668 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 29,036 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 29,036 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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AU06 VND is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AU06 VND, 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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AU06 VND is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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