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Y31 MLJ

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

30,417 mi
Last recorded30,417 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 MLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 30,417 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 30,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front hub knuckles corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2025 30,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front hub knuckles corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 30,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front hubs corroded

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 30,255 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 30,252 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 30,102 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 28,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 28,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 28,091 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 27,898 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perished and slightly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 27,317 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 27,176 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,892 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2015 23,497 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Jul 2014 21,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

unable to fully inspect offside rear seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2014 21,258 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect offside rear seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2013 17,799 miles

front service brakes have 25% inbalance.

Fail 30 Jan 2013 17,799 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front service brakes have 25% inbalance.

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 15,457 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)

both front tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 12,943 miles

both front tyres have inner edge wear.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 9,345 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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Y31 MLJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y31 MLJ, 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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Y31 MLJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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