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OX06 ESN

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

96,033 mi
Last recorded96,033 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 ESN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 96,033 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

hand brake travel and only just met requirements

Pass 15 Feb 2024 93,664 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 93,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 91,021 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 91,021 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 89,034 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 89,034 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,866 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 79,865 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 70,458 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside rear brake backing plate corroded & deteriorated

Underside of vehicle shows signs of slight corrosion

Vehicle fitted with outer sill covers preventing inspection

Fail 28 Nov 2019 70,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Offside rear brake backing plate corroded & deteriorated

Underside of vehicle shows signs of slight corrosion

Vehicle fitted with outer sill covers preventing inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2018 66,646 miles

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers which prevent their inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2017 61,992 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorbers have signs of a previous leak

rear exhaust tail box corroded/deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2017 61,992 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorbers have signs of a previous leak

rear exhaust tail box corroded/deteriorated

rear exhaust tail pipe bracket broken but system still secure

Pass 1 Dec 2016 50,513 miles

vehicle fitted with undertray which hides components

Fail 1 Dec 2016 50,513 miles

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting at gear box (6.1.D.1a)

vehicle fitted with undertray which hides components

Pass 4 Nov 2015 44,262 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of cracking through tread

Fail 4 Nov 2015 44,262 miles

Fuel system component leaking spill pipe between injectors (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of cracking through tread

Pass 5 Nov 2014 38,246 miles

outter casing of exhaust centre box corroded and cracked

rear tyres different size than front

Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,435 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 31,393 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 22,511 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 22,507 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 18,510 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,244 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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OX06 ESN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OX06 ESN, 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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OX06 ESN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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