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OE06 ZVY

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,475 mi
Last recorded140,475 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 140,475 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 137,055 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 133,435 miles

Offside Front cv gaiter starting to leak! Adv- Replace!

Fail 12 Sep 2022 133,424 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front cv gaiter starting to leak! Adv- Replace!

Pass 1 Sep 2021 128,507 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 4 Sep 2020 120,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 120,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 106,476 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 106,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 99,055 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 93,624 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,337 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 77,756 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,756 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,537 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,186 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 61,186 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,015 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 45,909 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 37,930 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 29,924 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 29,924 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 ZVY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZVY, 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 ZVY registered?

OE06 ZVY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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