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OE06 AFA

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,749 mi
Last recorded99,749 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 AFA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 99,749 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted inner rims both rear and o/s front slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

offside front headlight intensity slightly diminished- rear light lens damaged / repaired

rear suspension components surface corroded including subframe arms and roll bar - links have very slight movement in ball joints

Fail 12 May 2026 99,749 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted inner rims both rear and o/s front slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

offside front headlight intensity slightly diminished- rear light lens damaged / repaired

rear suspension components surface corroded including subframe arms and roll bar - links have very slight movement in ball joints

Pass 7 May 2025 93,253 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s ? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake disc inner faces corroded n/s and o/s

nearside front tyre unusual wear outer edges

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

offside rear light lens damaged / repaired

rear subframe and suspension arms surface corroded

Fail 6 May 2025 93,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s ? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake disc inner faces corroded n/s and o/s

nearside front tyre unusual wear outer edges

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

offside rear light lens damaged / repaired

rear subframe and suspension arms surface corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 89,187 miles

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

rear subframe and arms slight surface corrosion

Fail 22 May 2024 89,185 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

rear subframe and arms slight surface corrosion

Pass 15 May 2023 84,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 83,907 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 81,711 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 79,551 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/holed (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 75,520 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 69,853 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 4 May 2018 69,853 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 May 2017 63,643 miles

Front no. plate damaged/cracked

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

Offside Rear indicator lense has slight damage

Pass 16 May 2016 57,841 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 53,509 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 48,268 miles

all tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 14 May 2013 43,255 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 38,492 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 32,219 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 25,612 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 17,697 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)

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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OE06 AFA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OE06 AFA, 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 OE06 AFA registered?

OE06 AFA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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