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LD06 HWS

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

90,266 mi
Last recorded90,266 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 HWS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2023 90,266 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak DPF Pressure pipe split and major leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust DPF sensor pipe split. dpf appears to be building back pressure as if dpf full

Pass 15 Feb 2022 83,596 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 83,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly located (4.1.2 (c))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 79,753 miles

Both front lower suspension arm (rear bushes) slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 77,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 70,119 miles

engine system service required warning light on

Pass 16 Jan 2018 59,667 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 59,667 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 49,456 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 2 Feb 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

dashboard inopperative, no tell tales/warning lamps

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,410 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,037 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 39,037 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,384 miles

N/S/R tyre close to 1.6mm legal limit

centre rear seat belt buckle not working although minimum requirement met

Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,752 miles

centre seat belt not latching

n/s/f tyre wall in poor condition

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 29 Feb 2012 29,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre seat belt not latching

n/s/f tyre wall in poor condition

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,234 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 25,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 20,362 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,362 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,175 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 16,175 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LD06 HWS is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LD06 HWS, 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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LD06 HWS is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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