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OV06 WNG

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

177,044 mi
Last recorded177,044 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 WNG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 177,044 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 176,351 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 175,802 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 175,802 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 174,446 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 173,570 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 173,570 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 172,320 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 172,320 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 170,042 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 166,076 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 166,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 162,242 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 160,098 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing strut top bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 153,852 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 153,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 153,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Anti slip padding on brake pedal wearing thin

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 141,953 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 128,092 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 128,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 117,557 miles

boot lid opens intermittently

Pass 28 Jul 2011 102,261 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 102,261 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 89,372 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 89,372 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 77,842 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

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 WNG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WNG, 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 OV06 WNG registered?

OV06 WNG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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