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OU06 XWO

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,346 mi
Last recorded78,346 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 XWO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 78,346 miles

Rear tyres wearing uneven on inside edges

Pass 24 Mar 2016 70,589 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,719 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,230 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,335 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,081 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 41,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,989 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,926 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 10,565 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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OU06 XWO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OU06 XWO, 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 OU06 XWO registered?

OU06 XWO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is OU06 XWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU06 XWO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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