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LS06 XAZ

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,234 mi
Last recorded78,234 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 XAZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 78,234 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 72,900 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 71,829 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 71,151 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 70,503 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 69,855 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 69,855 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 69,627 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 69,627 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 69,278 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 69,278 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2017 61,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tread section deteriorated and cracking ()

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

both front tyres deteriorated on tread section

engine and under tray covers

Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,540 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 49,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre cracking between blocks of tread

Pass 12 May 2014 40,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 38,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 36,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,576 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 28,504 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,895 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 XAZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XAZ, 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 LS06 XAZ registered?

LS06 XAZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is LS06 XAZ safe to buy?

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