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DS06 OYP

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,874 mi
Last recorded172,874 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 OYP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 172,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust & hangers corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 167,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 167,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 159,593 miles

Exhaust mounting defective also system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted front& rear offside & nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 159,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective also system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted front& rear offside & nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 150,048 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged offside & nearside (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dim (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of heat contamination (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged offside & nearside (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2017 150,048 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged offside & nearside (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dim (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of heat contamination (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged offside & nearside (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 144,635 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 144,633 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour Rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 134,735 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge / cracked on inner wall

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on both edges

Fail 3 Mar 2015 134,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge / cracked on inner wall

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on both edges

Pass 24 Feb 2014 125,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 112,920 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 99,789 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 83,245 miles

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2010 83,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear disc brakes slightly scored and thinning

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2009 64,371 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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DS06 OYP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS06 OYP, 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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DS06 OYP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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