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MT06 ZHB

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,884 mi
Last recorded66,884 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 ZHB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 66,884 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 63,332 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 60,319 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 55,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 52,086 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 48,890 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 44,931 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 41,729 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 41,729 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 39,097 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 35,161 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 35,161 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,236 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 31,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking around tyre side wall

Offside Rear Tyre cracking around tyre side wall

Pass 2 Oct 2014 27,225 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 23,027 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,647 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 12,133 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 6,780 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 4,532 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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MT06 ZHB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MT06 ZHB, 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 MT06 ZHB registered?

MT06 ZHB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 August 2006.

Is MT06 ZHB safe to buy?

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