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OE06 UVZ

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,827 mi
Last recorded125,827 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 UVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 125,827 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 119,180 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 119,174 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 109,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 20 Dec 2018 96,965 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 96,645 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system underbonnet (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 94,264 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 91,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight roughness when rotating wheel

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack at offside (2.3.3b)

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded off

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 91,619 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front slight roughness when rotating wheel

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack at offside (2.3.3b)

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded off

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 85,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Smell of fuel in engine bay, no leaks found at time of test

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4, inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 85,556 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Smell of fuel in engine bay, no leaks found at time of test

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4, inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 77,503 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2015 77,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2014 70,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

service light on

Fail 8 Jul 2014 70,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

service light on

Pass 10 Jul 2013 63,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres cracked .

mid and rear exhaust boxs detereiorated .

Fail 10 Jul 2013 63,354 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres cracked .

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

mid and rear exhaust boxs detereiorated .

Pass 16 May 2012 57,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 51,819 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,711 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,036 miles

service light on

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 UVZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UVZ, 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 UVZ registered?

OE06 UVZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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