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OV06 OXH

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,144 mi
Last recorded117,144 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 OXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 117,144 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 114,925 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 112,718 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Rear Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 112,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Rear Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 109,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 105,904 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 101,675 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2017 101,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2017 98,429 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 89,618 miles

advise exhaust bracket broken

Fail 20 Apr 2016 89,595 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advise exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Apr 2015 80,413 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

advise n/ s/f tyre wearing on inside

Pass 3 Apr 2015 80,413 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise n/ s/f tyre wearing on inside

Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,399 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 71,399 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 62,374 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 62,374 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

ADVISE NO ENGINE OIL AT TIME OFF TEST

Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,226 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,024 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 39,024 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,190 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 OXH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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