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MH06 UHP

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

183,856 mi
Last recorded183,856 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 UHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 183,856 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 183,856 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 176,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 170,742 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Oct 2022 164,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 153,993 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 147,043 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 132,559 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 120,794 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 2 May 2018 120,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 109,337 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 92,450 miles

childseat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,336 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 74,336 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,825 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2013 48,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 41,615 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 27,402 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,016 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 20,763 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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MH06 UHP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc 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 MH06 UHP, 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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MH06 UHP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 August 2006.

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