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LV06 XES

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,165 mi
Last recorded74,165 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 XES
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 74,165 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 74,164 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 70,512 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 68,936 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 63,058 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 58,769 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 56,019 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 56,019 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 49,872 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 45,327 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 41,039 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 36,993 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,644 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 31,117 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 30,721 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 29,269 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,924 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 23,207 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 19,336 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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LV06 XES is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LV06 XES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV06 XES registered?

LV06 XES is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is LV06 XES safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV06 XES shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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