MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
EML lamp on
child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r
coolant expansion tank cracked and leaking
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
EML lamp on
child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r
coolant expansion tank cracked and leaking
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
EML lamp on
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine management light on
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Tested in a wet condition
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight oil leak from n/s gearbox diff seal
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight oil leak from n/s gearbox diff seal
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake discs have slight lip on
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Gearbox bolt missing
Gearbox oil leaking damp oil patch around n/s/f steering area
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV06 YEY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 YEY, 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 YEY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 May 2006.
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