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FL06 ERU

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,904 mi
Last recorded85,904 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 ERU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 85,904 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 15 Jan 2025 84,176 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 81,886 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 82,051 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 79,848 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 79,840 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 76,594 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 74,164 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 72,315 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 70,904 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 69,129 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front door locker slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated on outer edge

Fail 27 Dec 2017 69,073 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front door locker slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2017 67,380 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 67,375 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 64,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 64,817 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,859 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,663 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 51,111 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,549 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,582 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 26,361 miles

Offside wing mirror secured with tape

Pass 16 Mar 2009 24,524 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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FL06 ERU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc 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 FL06 ERU, 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 FL06 ERU registered?

FL06 ERU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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