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OV56 BOH

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,735 mi
Last recorded99,735 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 BOH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 99,735 miles

Lower power steering pipe bracket broken but not yet insecure. Starting to rub

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 90,313 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear exhaust tailpipe bracket broken but system still secure

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 84,065 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,380 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 61,995 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,645 miles

nearside front tyre cut in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn uneven on inside edges

Fail 4 Oct 2012 54,645 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn uneven on inside edges

Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,193 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 39,109 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 28,379 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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OV56 BOH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OV56 BOH, 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 OV56 BOH registered?

OV56 BOH is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 October 2006.

Is OV56 BOH safe to buy?

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