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EA56 OSY

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,655 mi
Last recorded48,655 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 OSY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 48,655 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Nov 2022 45,173 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 43,116 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 43,116 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 39,679 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 36,053 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 31,866 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 31,230 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 30,045 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 29,052 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 27,629 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 26,244 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 23,578 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 18,485 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 18,485 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 14,104 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 10,545 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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EA56 OSY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EA56 OSY, 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 EA56 OSY registered?

EA56 OSY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is EA56 OSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 OSY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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