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LT06 VOM

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

172,284 mi
Last recorded172,284 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 VOM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 172,284 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 164,473 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 153,022 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 139,706 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 127,284 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2020 114,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 98,344 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 98,344 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 88,227 miles

Engine oil leak

N/s/f & o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes worn/splitting away

Pass 24 May 2017 85,690 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust outer skin rusty

Osf suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Fail 24 May 2017 85,690 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust outer skin rusty

Osf suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 12 May 2016 82,788 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,109 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 75,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 67,942 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 67,942 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2013 60,758 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 53,352 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 45,810 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 36,784 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,009 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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LT06 VOM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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