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DU06 HTP

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

224,851 mi
Last recorded224,851 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 HTP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 224,851 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 224,827 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 222,435 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 220,528 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 218,147 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 218,147 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 208,724 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 208,724 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 201,923 miles

Rear exhaust deteriated on exteria

Fail 21 Dec 2020 201,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust deteriated on exteria

Pass 22 Jun 2019 197,298 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 185,374 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 174,545 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 169,554 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 165,795 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 165,795 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear wheel bearing noise

Pass 16 Jun 2014 160,835 miles

front number plate cracked

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

oil level on min

Pass 10 Jun 2013 153,769 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 143,961 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 134,511 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front & rear brake discs pitted (inner edges)

slight damage front number plate

undretray fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2010 125,688 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 125,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 113,380 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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DU06 HTP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DU06 HTP, 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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DU06 HTP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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