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OE56 VLW

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,090 mi
Last recorded65,090 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 VLW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 65,090 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 65,090 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,496 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 25,194 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 25,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 21,119 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 15,860 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 VLW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

OE56 VLW is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is OE56 VLW safe to buy?

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