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HV06 LFP

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,601 mi
Last recorded117,601 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 LFP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 117,601 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 117,598 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 103,907 miles

engine management light is on

engine oil leak evident

Pass 23 Feb 2024 95,265 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 95,178 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.77 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 89,053 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 89,027 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 83,235 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 79,531 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 76,789 miles

Central exhaust in poor condition

Fail 12 Feb 2020 76,789 miles

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

Central exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 73,625 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 70,118 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 66,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,056 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Feb 2014 55,886 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,512 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 51,512 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,188 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,274 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 21 Feb 2011 41,274 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,711 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,443 miles

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

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

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

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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HV06 LFP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV06 LFP, 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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HV06 LFP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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