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OV56 ZNK

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

197,559 mi
Last recorded197,559 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 ZNK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 197,559 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 186,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 165,325 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 146,814 miles

Exhaust system corroded and back exhaust box deteriorating.

Pass 31 Jan 2015 128,874 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 112,512 miles

front bottom arm rear bushes have slight movement

Fail 7 Feb 2014 112,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front bottom arm rear bushes have slight movement

Fail 3 Oct 2012 92,050 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear tyres cracking and tread distorted

Pass 3 Oct 2012 92,050 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres cracking and tread distorted

Pass 31 Oct 2011 76,482 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,341 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 63,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,430 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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 ZNK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZNK, 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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OV56 ZNK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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