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OV06 OXU

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,316 mi
Last recorded115,316 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 OXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 115,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 111,283 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 111,221 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 107,203 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 102,813 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 99,737 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 99,737 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 93,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 89,969 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 84,028 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 84,028 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 78,489 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,697 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 72,695 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 66,184 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 66,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,249 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,860 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 52,860 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,468 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,457 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 34,963 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,963 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 28,020 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 20,107 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 OXU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OXU, 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 OXU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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