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OU06 XXD

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,403 mi
Last recorded151,403 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 XXD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 151,403 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 147,475 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 147,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 141,816 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust back box skin flaking

Fail 24 Jan 2023 141,814 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust back box skin flaking

Pass 4 Jan 2022 133,834 miles

rear reg deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2021 128,639 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 122,895 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 116,868 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 109,978 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,368 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 101,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall split (4.1.D.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 92,131 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 92,128 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 82,060 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2014 82,056 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,958 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,668 miles

osf tyre close to limit , rear pads very much on min limit

Pass 6 Feb 2012 42,334 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,787 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,161 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 23,410 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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OU06 XXD is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OU06 XXD, 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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OU06 XXD is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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