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OE56 FLR

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,504 mi
Last recorded101,504 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 FLR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 101,504 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f tyre perished - cracking in tread

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 12 Sep 2019 101,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f tyre perished - cracking in tread

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 95,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 215/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/r outer side light not working

power steering rack slightly damp - no leaks found

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Apr 2018 95,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 215/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn badly on inner & outer edges

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/r outer side light not working

power steering rack slightly damp - no leaks found

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 88,811 miles

n/s wing mirror glass missing

Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,047 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 80,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,321 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 72,321 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,601 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 57,401 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 57,327 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

washer fluid gone off, needs flushing asap

Pass 13 Dec 2011 49,823 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 39,783 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 21 Dec 2010 39,783 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 18 Dec 2009 27,164 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 FLR is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FLR, 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 OE56 FLR registered?

OE56 FLR is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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