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CV06 VAU

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

167,390 mi
Last recorded167,390 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 VAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 167,390 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 167,390 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 150,469 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 149,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 131,869 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 127,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 127,238 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 126,187 miles

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 125,158 miles

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

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2017 124,118 miles

Offside front Tyre wearing slightly on inner tread.

Rear Exhaust Box corroded and deteriorating.

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 16 May 2016 122,551 miles

Engine covers ,under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Rear Exhaust Box deteriorating.

Fail 18 May 2015 120,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Rear Exhaust Box deteriorating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2015 120,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Rear Exhaust Box deteriorating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 116,841 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 116,841 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 May 2013 112,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner edges.

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 112,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner edges.

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 103,438 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 97,642 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 96,370 miles

Offside rear brake caliper grabbing on slightly

Fail 7 Apr 2011 96,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake caliper grabbing on slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2010 76,218 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 55,844 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 54,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

deep cut in near side 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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CV06 VAU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 CV06 VAU, 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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CV06 VAU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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