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OE06 KZY

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,267 mi
Last recorded138,267 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 KZY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 138,267 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 138,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 129,738 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 129,738 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 119,972 miles

Both front wishbone, rear bushes soft but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 9 Dec 2016 116,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2015 111,770 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 107,841 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2014 107,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 103,284 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 99,364 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 99,364 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 95,578 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 91,349 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 84,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 inner brake pads worn

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 26 Jan 2010 84,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front inner brake pads worn

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 19 May 2009 73,245 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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OE06 KZY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OE06 KZY, 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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OE06 KZY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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