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OO06 CJA

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

42,615 mi
Last recorded42,615 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO06 CJA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 42,615 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 42,501 miles

handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 19 Jun 2024 42,398 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 42,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 42,237 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 42,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 41,982 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 41,319 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 39,972 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2019 37,680 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2019 37,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2018 35,657 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 33,513 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated plus low air pressure

Fail 16 Jun 2017 33,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated plus low air pressure

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 32,084 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 30,527 miles

n\s\r tyre cracking on inner wall

o\s\f tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Jun 2015 30,526 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n\s\r tyre cracking on inner wall

o\s\f tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Jun 2014 28,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 28,948 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,637 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 26,347 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,998 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 23,550 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,722 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 21,722 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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OO06 CJA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OO06 CJA, 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 OO06 CJA registered?

OO06 CJA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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