MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,328 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged damage to outer case (7.1.2 (d))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both plus perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Engine mounting bracket missing rear lower gearbox sway bar missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front headlamp unit has play but still secure, aim just in tolerence when lamp is moved
Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect at maximum (5.3.2 (b))
OBD plug bracket broken, drivers footwell
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack has misting just starting to contaminate surrounding area (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear belt buck casing broken but buckle still operational
Oil leak, but not excessive from selector mechanism box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges also (5.2.3 (e))
brake pedal rubber wearing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front brake discs slightly worn
rear suspension components slightly corroded
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link bottom boot (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
nearside front steering rack boot perished
nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracking
nearside rear shock dust cover insecure
offside rear seat belt clip outer case damaged
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
diesel to clean for test
offside rear seat belt clip case missing
sill kit fitted
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
diesel to clean test
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OE06 ZVU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,401cc 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 ZVU, 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 ZVU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 July 2006.
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