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DA06 VNG

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,424 mi
Last recorded148,424 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 VNG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 148,424 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 143,098 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 134,505 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 134,505 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating FRONT AND REAR (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 127,408 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 120,592 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 120,592 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 113,763 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 110,504 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 109,422 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 109,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 104,236 miles

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

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

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 18 Jul 2015 94,658 miles

r/o/s tyre uneven wear on inner edge.

Fail 18 Jul 2015 94,658 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

f/o/s tyre 0mm on inner edge.

r/o/s tyre uneven wear on inner edge.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 84,064 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 74,956 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 68,285 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2012 68,284 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,603 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 57,603 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 46,921 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 34,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,809 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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DA06 VNG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DA06 VNG, 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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DA06 VNG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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