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OV06 WVU

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,213 mi
Last recorded144,213 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 144,213 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 142,575 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 142,575 miles

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 136,914 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 131,667 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 131,667 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 117,907 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 116,982 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside headlamp lense broken ngine management warning light on

Pass 10 Oct 2015 97,238 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 82,731 miles

abs service due

both front tyre's worn on inner

em light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 82,731 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre's worn on inner

em light on

Pass 18 Jul 2014 82,147 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 82,147 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 67,108 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 67,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2012 62,054 miles

Offside front tyre cracking around sidewalls

Fail 23 May 2012 62,054 miles

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

Offside front tyre cracking around sidewalls

Pass 24 May 2011 56,994 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,865 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 51,865 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 46,270 miles

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut cords not exposed.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,825 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S/F BUMPER

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER TREAD AND SLIGHT SPLIT

SOME WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

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 WVU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WVU, 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 WVU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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