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OV06 WKH

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,322 mi
Last recorded106,322 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 WKH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 106,322 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 100,668 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 100,668 miles

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

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

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 14 May 2024 95,734 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 91,181 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 86,036 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 86,036 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 81,243 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 76,196 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 63,579 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 52,233 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 47,229 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 41,834 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 37,120 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 33,239 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 28,795 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 25,387 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 21,758 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)

Pass 17 May 2010 17,959 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 171,408 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 WKH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OV06 WKH, 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

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What year was OV06 WKH registered?

OV06 WKH is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is OV06 WKH safe to buy?

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