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DG06 GKO

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,175 mi
Last recorded89,175 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 GKO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 89,175 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 87,691 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 85,804 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 83,222 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 79,970 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 77,389 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2020 75,207 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2019 71,177 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 66,796 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 62,952 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 58,746 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 53,841 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,263 miles

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 15 Feb 2013 44,999 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,510 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,052 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,004 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 GKO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GKO, 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 GKO registered?

DG06 GKO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is DG06 GKO safe to buy?

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