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FH06 VDM

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,836 mi
Last recorded118,836 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 VDM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 118,836 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 109,359 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 109,359 miles

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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 94,314 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 78,836 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,206 miles

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2021 67,326 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 65,016 miles

Nearside Front slight oil misting to shock absorber

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

headlamp washers not working

Pass 3 Jun 2019 63,466 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 58,976 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower main arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both front windscreen washers getting weak

both rear lower control arms outer bushes deteriorating

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 6 Jun 2017 54,853 miles

both windscreen washers intermittently weak

sweating to steering rack

Fail 6 Jun 2017 54,853 miles

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

both windscreen washers intermittently weak

front pads getting low

sweating to steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2016 49,608 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to seperate

offside front wishbone rear bush deteriorating

offside rear trailing arm bush starting to seperate

slight sweating to steering rack

Pass 29 May 2015 45,565 miles

Both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to seperate

Offside front wishbone rear bush starting to split/seperate

Offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to seperate

Pass 9 Jun 2014 41,156 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to seperate

nearside front tyre wear edges on limit

nearside front wishbone rear bush deteriorating/weak - recommend replace

offside rear trailing front bush starting to seperate

Pass 10 Jun 2013 36,268 miles

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to seperate

Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,729 miles

n/s/r tyre = 2mm tread

o/s/r tyre = 2.5-3mm tread

Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,047 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 20,450 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,099 miles

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

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

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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FH06 VDM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FH06 VDM, 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 FH06 VDM registered?

FH06 VDM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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