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R90 SPD

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,115 mi
Last recorded48,115 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 SPD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 48,115 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 46,826 miles

off side front suspension top mount stiff

Fail 31 Mar 2025 46,826 miles

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

off side front suspension top mount stiff

Pass 20 Mar 2024 44,787 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 43,559 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 43,252 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 42,839 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 42,839 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 42,481 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 41,468 miles

front brake application border line

front brake pads worn very thin

Pass 14 Mar 2018 38,417 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,219 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 34,874 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,951 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 33,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,806 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,858 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,399 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 26,367 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,232 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,091 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 24 Mar 2009 17,353 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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R90 SPD is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R90 SPD, 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 R90 SPD registered?

R90 SPD is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is R90 SPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R90 SPD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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