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OE06 UVP

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,972 mi
Last recorded124,972 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 UVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 124,972 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 124,972 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 118,372 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 112,539 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 104,998 miles

Rear brakes are flutchuating slightly

handbrake becoming poor

Pass 8 Aug 2017 92,383 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 92,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 45 18w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 77,542 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near side rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2016 77,540 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near side rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,063 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f headlamp slight shade of pink (bulb)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 49,463 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 42,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,141 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 36,112 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 29,515 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 23,092 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 20,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UVP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OE06 UVP, 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 OE06 UVP registered?

OE06 UVP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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