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ML06 LXD

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,760 mi
Last recorded135,760 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 LXD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 135,760 miles

front & rear suspension compotes corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2025 132,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 128,351 miles

Central Front exhaust silencers secondary layers corroded deteriorated

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure not likely to fall of

both rear shock absorber bump stop/dust covers incomplete

Fail 8 Feb 2024 128,351 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front exhaust silencers secondary layers corroded deteriorated

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure not likely to fall of

both rear shock absorber bump stop/dust covers incomplete

Pass 8 Feb 2023 124,017 miles

Central exhaust silencer secondary layer corroded deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall of

rear shock absorbers dust cover/bump stops incomplete

Fail 1 Feb 2023 123,985 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust silencer secondary layer corroded deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall of

rear shock absorbers dust cover/bump stops incomplete

Pass 12 Feb 2022 120,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stops incomplete

Fail 11 Feb 2022 120,762 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stops incomplete

Pass 8 Feb 2021 113,561 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stops incomplete

Fail 8 Feb 2021 113,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stops incomplete

Pass 14 Feb 2020 108,916 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop/dust cover incomplete

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 103,179 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 103,179 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 98,218 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 94,850 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 89,976 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 83,446 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,450 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 72,450 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,446 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,449 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,742 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,922 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,867 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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ML06 LXD is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ML06 LXD, 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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ML06 LXD is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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