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WG06 DLO

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,207 mi
Last recorded119,207 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 DLO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 119,207 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 119,205 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 114,259 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 108,180 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 108,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 101,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 97,553 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 97,523 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 94,033 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 85,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced outer light inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 85,747 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm secondary rubber patches (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced outer light inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 79,978 miles

Both rear tyres stepped inner edges

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner slightly (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2017 71,201 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 46,486 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,038 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 25,383 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 22,585 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 19,782 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 16,205 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 13,017 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 10,279 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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WG06 DLO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WG06 DLO, 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 WG06 DLO registered?

WG06 DLO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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