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LA06 GMO

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

22,040 mi
Last recorded22,040 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 GMO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 22,040 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 21,848 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 21,588 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 21,378 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 21,145 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 20,892 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 20,746 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 20,445 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 19,829 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 19,261 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 19,261 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 18,387 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Aug 2015 17,380 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,231 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 15,281 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 13,879 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 11,280 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 9,541 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 6,104 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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LA06 GMO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LA06 GMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA06 GMO registered?

LA06 GMO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 August 2006.

Is LA06 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA06 GMO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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