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OV06 OVH

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,533 mi
Last recorded88,533 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 OVH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 88,533 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 84,127 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 80,879 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 76,786 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 68,148 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 64,418 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,699 miles

Front exhaust blow

Pass 7 Oct 2017 56,402 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2017 56,402 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 51,400 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 43,508 miles

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

both inner edges of the tyres wearing thin

Fail 4 Feb 2015 43,485 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2014 38,628 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 36,740 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 36,740 miles

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 33,856 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 33,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 30,399 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 26,446 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,395 miles

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

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

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 OVH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OVH, 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 OVH registered?

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

Is OV06 OVH safe to buy?

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