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KU06 UAJ

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

173,830 mi
Last recorded173,830 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 UAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 173,830 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 166,495 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 158,624 miles

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

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

cut n/s front tyre outer wall

o/s and n/s rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2022 150,589 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 144,431 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF and OSF (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR and OSR (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 144,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF and OSF (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR and OSR (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 136,009 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 124,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 100,374 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 96,108 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 90,368 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 83,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,458 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 69,771 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,572 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,667 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs white.

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 42,823 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,851 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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KU06 UAJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KU06 UAJ, 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 KU06 UAJ registered?

KU06 UAJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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