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OE06 ZWH

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

184,140 mi
Last recorded184,140 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 ZWH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2025 184,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2024 176,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 175,278 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust repair middle and rear

Pass 17 Nov 2023 162,187 miles

Front Steering box has seepage steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer cv boot seeping grease strong advise to repair (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 148,691 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 135,130 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 135,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 127,810 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 117,583 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 104,974 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 91,985 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 91,981 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 82,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wear edge

o/s/f rack oil mist

Fail 12 Aug 2015 76,410 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs pitting inner face

oil mist o/s/f steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2015 76,410 miles

front discs pitting inner face

oil mist o/s/f steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

os wiper blade worn

Pass 25 Jul 2013 61,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres worn uneven on inside edges

Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,282 miles

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

nsr tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,734 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,248 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,171 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 ZWH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZWH, 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 ZWH registered?

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

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