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OE06 UUB

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,346 mi
Last recorded163,346 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 163,346 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 155,164 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. only just meeting minimum requirement. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. Only just meeting minimum requirement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 138,394 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 138,296 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 131,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

no access to boot compartment

rear exhaust box skin corroded broken

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear tyres feathered inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2017 131,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

no access to boot compartment

rear exhaust box skin corroded broken

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear tyres feathered inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2016 117,806 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass missing (8.1.2a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner disc faces (3.5.1i)

both front wipers starting to smear screen

centre exhaust silencer in poor conditon

unable to open boot during test for inspection

Pass 20 Jul 2015 107,205 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

rear exhaust heat sheild inscure

Fail 18 Jul 2015 107,205 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

rear exhaust heat sheild inscure

Pass 17 Jul 2014 97,143 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 97,143 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 88,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Jul 2012 88,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2011 74,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

removable emergency response lights within swept area of screen

Fail 21 Jul 2011 74,835 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

removable emergency response lights within swept area of screen

Pass 22 Jul 2010 59,138 miles

engine undertray fitted some parts not seen

Fail 16 Jul 2010 59,138 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

engine undertray fitted some parts not seen

Fail 15 Jul 2009 48,735 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 48,735 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,079 miles

Oil leak

advise n/s/f tyre as a small cut in side wall

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 UUB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UUB, 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 UUB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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