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OE06 MPO

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

95,908 mi
Last recorded95,908 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 MPO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 95,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 94,027 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and lense damaged (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and tread stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 82,324 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 82,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 68,681 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 68,681 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 BULB FITTED (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 59,759 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 59,753 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Number plate light dim

Pass 29 Jul 2021 55,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 52,615 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Handbrake low

Pass 1 Aug 2019 49,344 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 49,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 44,553 miles

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slightly worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slightly damaged due to tyre being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slightly damaged due to tyre being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 44,553 miles

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

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slightly worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slightly damaged due to tyre being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slightly damaged due to tyre being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 42,494 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 42,492 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 40,584 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 40,583 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,800 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 35,622 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 32,279 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 32,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 29,771 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 25,971 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,600 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 20,600 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 15,273 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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OE06 MPO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OE06 MPO, 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 MPO registered?

OE06 MPO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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