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NG06 VLW

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

169,781 mi
Last recorded169,781 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG06 VLW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 169,781 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 165,750 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 160,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 152,340 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 147,017 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 141,303 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Front washer pump faulty but does produce just enough to clear screen

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

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front header tank cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2020 141,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Front washer pump faulty but does produce just enough to clear screen

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

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front header tank cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2019 131,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 131,903 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 123,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 118,403 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 118,403 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2016 113,100 miles

exhaust tail box starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jun 2015 104,880 miles

exhaust tail box starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,742 miles

exhaust tail box starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jun 2013 87,033 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 76,616 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,079 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 56,825 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 48,138 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 May 2009 48,138 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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NG06 VLW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 NG06 VLW, 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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What year was NG06 VLW registered?

NG06 VLW is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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