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FG06 DDN

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,384 mi
Last recorded77,384 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 DDN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 77,384 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2024 72,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 67,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 59,566 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 59,566 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 52,271 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 47,749 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 47,749 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 45,578 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 45,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing becoming excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 41,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner rear bush just starting to perish,

Pass 28 Dec 2017 38,279 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 38,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 34,798 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 31,265 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 31,265 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 25,851 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 15,100 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 13,289 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 12,340 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 10,832 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 9,059 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 6,669 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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FG06 DDN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FG06 DDN, 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 FG06 DDN registered?

FG06 DDN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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