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MV06 FVM

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,540 mi
Last recorded104,540 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 FVM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 104,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 102,072 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 100,985 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 98,844 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 98,844 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 94,835 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 91,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 88,699 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 84,551 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 81,124 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 77,214 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 73,511 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,970 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,850 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,339 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,337 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,465 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,871 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,743 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 29,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MV06 FVM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MV06 FVM, 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 MV06 FVM registered?

MV06 FVM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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