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OE06 ZVG

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

158,494 mi
Last recorded158,494 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 ZVG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 158,494 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 142,260 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 136,641 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 130,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 124,626 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 124,624 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 120,099 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 115,994 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 110,936 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 25 Oct 2017 105,416 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Oct 2017 105,416 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2016 99,366 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 89,574 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 79,281 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 68,558 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,467 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,383 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,273 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 ZVG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZVG, 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 OE06 ZVG registered?

OE06 ZVG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is OE06 ZVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE06 ZVG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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