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OV06 OTX

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,467 mi
Last recorded40,467 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 OTX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,467 miles

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

front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 20 Mar 2010 27,671 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,193 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 16,185 miles

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

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

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 OTX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 OV06 OTX, 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 OV06 OTX registered?

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

Is OV06 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV06 OTX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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