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LS06 OBN

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,049 mi
Last recorded154,049 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 OBN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 154,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced exhaust box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 154,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced exhaust box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 150,970 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2020 150,970 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 145,209 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 141,887 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 141,875 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 137,991 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 133,591 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 130,281 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 121,437 miles

rear exhaust silencer, outer casing corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 103,386 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 90,175 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 90,175 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Handbrake travel high.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 69,668 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 51,664 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,338 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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LS06 OBN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LS06 OBN, 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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LS06 OBN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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