CarVerify

Free Car Check

OE06 ZWA

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

172,802 mi
Last recorded172,802 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 ZWA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 172,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear bumper has slight damage

Fail 13 Mar 2026 172,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear bumper has slight damage

Fail 16 Feb 2026 172,156 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 164,560 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 149,705 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 149,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 140,768 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

both rear brakes slightly fluctuating during roller brake test

both rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear track control arm bushes slightly deteriorated

front regitration plate deterioarted but not likely to be misread

general corrosion to vehicle underside and underside exposed components

oil leak

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 14 Dec 2022 140,768 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both rear brake discs pitted

both rear brakes slightly fluctuating during roller brake test

both rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear track control arm bushes slightly deteriorated

front regitration plate deterioarted but not likely to be misread

general corrosion to vehicle underside and underside exposed components

oil leak

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Dec 2021 133,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 129,035 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 129,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 113,136 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 113,136 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 111,403 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 111,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 101,701 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 101,701 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,275 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 95,402 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 89,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 83,685 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 83,685 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 78,712 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,143 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,174 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 69,088 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 65,052 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,052 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 57,801 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OE06 ZWA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 ZWA, 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

How do I check the history of OE06 ZWA?

You can check the full history of OE06 ZWA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OE06 ZWA registered?

OE06 ZWA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 July 2006.

Is OE06 ZWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE06 ZWA shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OE06 ZWA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OE06 ZWA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.