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EO06 AVW

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,979 mi
Last recorded63,979 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 AVW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 63,979 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 61,860 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 59,666 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 58,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 56,486 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 56,486 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 53,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 49,943 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 47,785 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 47,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 45,947 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 45,947 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,352 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,325 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 36,079 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 32,759 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 32,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,104 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 26,095 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 26,095 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 20,194 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 17,056 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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EO06 AVW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EO06 AVW, 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 EO06 AVW registered?

EO06 AVW is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is EO06 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO06 AVW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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