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DG06 BWN

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,831 mi
Last recorded139,831 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 BWN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 139,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin DOWN TO 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 134,261 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN ON INNER SHOULDERS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 134,261 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN ON INNER SHOULDERS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BULB FITTED INCORRECTLY (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 128,992 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 125,219 miles

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2023 125,219 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 123,189 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 121,309 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 118,706 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2020 118,705 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 116,357 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

parking brake only just met brake test requirements

Pass 6 Mar 2018 113,374 miles

Exhaust outer casing deterioted

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 108,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge devoid of tread

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 102,221 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 94,627 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 92,295 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 87,925 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 87,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2013 78,982 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,938 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,840 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 58,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 47,738 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,649 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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DG06 BWN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BWN, 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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What year was DG06 BWN registered?

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

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