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MJ06 AEV

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

214,995 mi
Last recorded214,995 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 AEV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 214,995 miles

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

both front and rear subframes corroded

exhaust corroded[centre box]

Fail 22 Oct 2025 214,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front and rear subframes corroded

exhaust corroded[centre box]

Pass 21 Oct 2024 213,608 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 212,800 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 10 Oct 2023 212,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 19 Oct 2022 211,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 211,204 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 206,331 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp, lens broken

Fail 13 Oct 2020 206,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp, lens broken

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 195,145 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 195,145 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 182,268 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 182,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 170,872 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 170,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre is out of shape inner 1/4 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 154,535 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 139,640 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 126,392 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 114,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 3 Jan 2013 100,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs show extensive wear and lipped edges

nearside front brake shows run out

offside rear tyre is out of shape

Fail 21 Dec 2012 100,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs show extensive wear and lipped edges

nearside front brake shows run out

offside front tyre is extensively worn on inner edge and in VERY POOR condition

offside rear tyre is out of shape

Fail 11 Nov 2011 81,617 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 81,617 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 63,189 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 63,189 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 45,766 miles

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

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

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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MJ06 AEV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJ06 AEV, 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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MJ06 AEV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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