MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
All brake discs slightly lipped
Both rear bump stops deteriorated
Both rear lower tie rod bushes deteriorated
Brake pedal rubber worn
Center and rear silencer outer skins deteriorated
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge
Offside rear tyre on 2mm and bold on inner edge
Play in nearside inner rack ball joint
Slight play in both rear anti-role bar drop links
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
All brake discs slightly lipped
Both rear bump stops deteriorated
Both rear lower tie rod bushes deteriorated
Brake pedal rubber worn
Center and rear silencer outer skins deteriorated
Long travel on handbrake
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge
Offside rear tyre on 2mm and bold on inner edge
Play in nearside inner rack ball joint
Slight play in both rear anti-role bar drop links
Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to debond
Both rear bump stops deteriorated
Both rear lower tie rod bushes starting to debond
Both rear wheel rims bent
Center silencer outer skin starting to deteriorate
Front brake discs in slight poor condition on inner edge
Long travel on handbrake
Play in both front lower arm ball joints
Rear silencer outer skin in poor condition
Slight play in both rear anti-role bar drop links
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL
NEARSIDE FRONT POSITION LIGHT DIM
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
CENTRE /REAR UPPER EXHAUST SHIELD LOOSE AND RATTLING !
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL
NEARSIDE FRONT POSITION BULB DIM
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Long handbrake travel
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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OV06 OWE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 OWE, 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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OV06 OWE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 April 2006.
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