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PX06 UUY

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

173,842 mi
Last recorded173,842 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 UUY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 173,842 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 173,842 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 166,188 miles

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

exhaust outer skin missing center box

Fail 16 Dec 2024 166,087 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust outer skin missing center box

Pass 5 Jan 2024 159,905 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 159,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 153,571 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 153,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 147,041 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 140,518 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 140,518 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 136,082 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 136,082 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 132,875 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 125,644 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 116,874 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 110,993 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 107,640 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 94,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2014 94,069 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 78,727 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 77,573 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 60,652 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 60,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 42,816 miles

Note! car presented for test with boot FULL of personal items.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,694 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,264 miles

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

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

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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PX06 UUY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PX06 UUY, 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 PX06 UUY registered?

PX06 UUY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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