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LT06 VDO

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,693 mi
Last recorded44,693 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 VDO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 44,693 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 44,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 43,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 43,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working repeater damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 41,084 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 39,601 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 38,369 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 37,708 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 36,061 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 34,441 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,998 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 32,129 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 19 Oct 2015 30,452 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 30,452 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 28,631 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 27,832 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,832 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,910 miles

asc temporarily switched off showing on dash

Fail 18 Mar 2013 25,910 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

asc temporarily switched off showing on dash

Pass 24 Mar 2012 25,081 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 21,364 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 18,609 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 14,606 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LT06 VDO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LT06 VDO, 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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LT06 VDO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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