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DA06 WXU

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,899 mi
Last recorded147,899 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 WXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 147,899 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2026 147,857 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2026 146,543 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2025 138,402 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 126,066 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 117,632 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 108,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2022 108,727 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 May 2021 104,368 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 100,001 miles
Pass 19 May 2019 96,769 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 92,350 miles

Exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2017 88,359 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 88,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,956 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE.

EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODED.

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 82,739 miles

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

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE.

EXHAUST REAR BOX CORRODED.

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 73,888 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 66,210 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 56,266 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,141 miles

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2012 48,027 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2011 40,661 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 33,201 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front tyre on 3mm,and n/s rear tyre on 2mm.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 26,316 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 WXU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA06 WXU, 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 WXU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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