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OE06 ZVZ

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,879 mi
Last recorded99,879 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 ZVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 99,879 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 May 2015 99,868 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting 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)

advise tracking / front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2014 91,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front brake pads low

Fail 14 May 2014 91,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 18 May 2013 82,369 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,484 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 75,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,929 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,937 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,146 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 36,146 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 ZVZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE06 ZVZ registered?

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

Is OE06 ZVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE06 ZVZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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