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OV06 NTM

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,224 mi
Last recorded111,224 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 NTM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 111,224 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 103,708 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 103,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 95,001 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 95,001 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 87,791 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 80,322 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe worn

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear General condition of under body corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2022 80,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust flexi pipe worn

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear General condition of under body corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2021 72,141 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 72,141 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 66,566 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 60,227 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre both sides

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 53,114 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 49,221 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 49,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 46,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2016 46,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 42,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 May 2015 42,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 35,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 32,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2011 29,470 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 26,281 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 26,609 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 17,954 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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OV06 NTM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OV06 NTM, 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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OV06 NTM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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