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OV06 OYB

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,525 mi
Last recorded56,525 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 OYB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,525 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges suspect tracking out

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre crackin g with age

Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,886 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,913 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 36,039 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 May 2012 36,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 May 2011 30,815 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 30,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 24,613 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 20,683 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 OYB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV06 OYB registered?

OV06 OYB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 April 2006.

Is OV06 OYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV06 OYB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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