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OV06 OXJ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,890 mi
Last recorded134,890 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 OXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 134,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside parking brake low

Fail 7 Feb 2023 134,890 miles

Nearside parking brake low

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 120,712 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 106,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 106,968 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 93,955 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,837 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 86,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 75,784 miles

Oil leak ()

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2017 61,034 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 49,771 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 39,634 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 36,794 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 35,979 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 31,465 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 29,029 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 26,341 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 24,321 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 OXJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

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

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