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EF06 VAA

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

151,292 mi
Last recorded151,292 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 VAA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 151,292 miles

both front shock absorbers starting to leak

both rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

centre/ rear exhaust boxes starting to rust

front brake discs wearing low

front bumper and nearside front wing panel slight damage

front number plate starting to discolour/ delaminate

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front subframe and front antiroll bar starting to rust

gearbox lower stabiliser mounting slight movement

hand brake performance slightly low

offside and nearside of steering rack slight play/ nearside steering rack gaitor starting to crack- perish

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Fail 30 Apr 2026 151,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front shock absorbers starting to leak

both rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

centre/ rear exhaust boxes starting to rust

front brake discs wearing low

front bumper and nearside front wing panel slight damage

front number plate starting to discolour/ delaminate

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front subframe and front antiroll bar starting to rust

gearbox lower stabiliser mounting slight movement

hand brake performance slightly low

offside and nearside of steering rack slight play/ nearside steering rack gaitor starting to crack- perish

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 9 May 2025 146,243 miles

both front shock absorbers starting to leak

both rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

centre/ rear exhaust boxes starting to rust

front number plate starting to discolour/ delaminate

front/ rear suspension coil springs and front subframe starting to rust

hand brake performance slightly low

nearside steering rack gaitor starting to crack/ perish

offside and nearside of steering rack slight play

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Fail 9 May 2025 146,243 miles

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

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

both front shock absorbers starting to leak

both rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

centre/ rear exhaust boxes starting to rust

front number plate starting to discolour/ delaminate

front/ rear suspension coil springs and front subframe starting to rust

hand brake performance slightly low

offside and nearside of steering rack slight play

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 21 Mar 2024 140,675 miles

both front shock absorbers starting to leak

both rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

centre/ rear exhaust boxes starting to rust

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front number plate starting to discolour

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and edges worn low

nearside of steering rack slight play

nearside steering track rod end slight play

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge and starting to wear on outer edge

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Fail 19 Mar 2024 140,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front shock absorbers starting to leak

both rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

centre/ rear exhaust boxes starting to rust

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front number plate starting to discolour

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and edges worn low

nearside of steering rack slight play

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn low on inner edge

nearside steering track rod end slight play

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge and starting to wear on outer edge

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 17 Mar 2023 134,849 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

both rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

both rear tyre treads worn low on inner edges

centre/ rear exhaust box starting to rust

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside of steering rack slight play

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 2 Mar 2022 131,415 miles

both rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

centre/ rear exhaust box starting to rust

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front shock absorber slightly damp

offside rear tyre tread inner edge worn low/ nearside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

slight play in nearside of steering

Pass 10 Dec 2020 122,923 miles

both rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

centre/ rear exhaust box starting to rust

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease

offside front shock absorber slightly damp

offside rear tyre tread inner edge worn low/ nearside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

Fail 10 Dec 2020 122,923 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

both rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

centre/ rear exhaust box starting to rust

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease

offside front shock absorber slightly damp

offside rear tyre tread inner edge worn low/ nearside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

Pass 26 Nov 2019 119,349 miles

both rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

centre/ rear exhaust box starting to rust

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front and both rear tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

offside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2018 97,228 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 74,559 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 57,126 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 57,126 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 57,121 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 57,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,083 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,801 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,043 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,046 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 46,046 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2012 40,277 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,240 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 24,073 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 17,204 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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EF06 VAA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EF06 VAA, 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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EF06 VAA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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