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OV06 GYD

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,108 mi
Last recorded163,108 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 GYD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 163,108 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 155,168 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 141,162 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/r + o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 129,978 miles

Central silencer outer skin corroding

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 5 Jan 2021 129,978 miles

Central silencer outer skin corroding

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 116,416 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 105,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2018 105,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 104,865 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2017 104,864 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 103,848 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 103,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 102,309 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 102,309 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 96,832 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 91,353 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 89,277 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 89,277 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 84,489 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 81,636 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 78,326 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 65,594 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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OV06 GYD is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 OV06 GYD, 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 OV06 GYD registered?

OV06 GYD is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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