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OE56 DMU

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,835 mi
Last recorded106,835 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 DMU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 106,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 106,582 miles

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

Advise nearside front and nearside rear tyre persihing

Advise offside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2015 96,792 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 96,792 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 93,690 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,078 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 90,078 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 86,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 80,630 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 68,710 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 46,250 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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OE56 DMU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 OE56 DMU, 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 OE56 DMU registered?

OE56 DMU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is OE56 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE56 DMU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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