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DG06 BWA

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,278 mi
Last recorded134,278 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 BWA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 134,278 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 130,443 miles

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 21 Aug 2023 127,530 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 124,856 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 121,591 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 121,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 119,305 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 115,701 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 110,777 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 106,592 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 101,761 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 97,189 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 92,042 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 86,799 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,127 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 76,872 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,899 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,134 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 59,339 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 59,339 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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DG06 BWA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DG06 BWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG06 BWA registered?

DG06 BWA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is DG06 BWA safe to buy?

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