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HJ06 OYS

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,808 mi
Last recorded167,808 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 OYS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 167,808 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 164,576 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2019 164,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2017 160,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust silencer showing signs of corossion

engine bay covers fitted

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s may require adjustement or repair (3.7.B.6b)

under covers fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2017 160,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust silencer showing signs of corossion

engine bay covers fitted

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s may require adjustement or repair (3.7.B.6b)

under covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2017 160,278 miles

Engine upper and lower covers fitted obscuring view to some components

Exhaust system deteriorated in places

Fail 23 Jan 2017 160,278 miles

Engine upper and lower covers fitted obscuring view to some components

Exhaust system deteriorated in places

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 142,545 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 142,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 125,188 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 1 Oct 2013 125,188 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2012 108,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc's corroded and worn

rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2011 80,096 miles

Front brake disc inner faces heavy wear.

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 80,096 miles

Front brake disc inner faces heavy wear.

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 55,103 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,139 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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HJ06 OYS is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HJ06 OYS, 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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HJ06 OYS is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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