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OV56 ZRL

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,475 mi
Last recorded68,475 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 ZRL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 68,475 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 65,985 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 63,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 57,847 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 56,042 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 54,849 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 50,556 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,966 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,904 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,342 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 37,236 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 31,162 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 26,935 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 24,079 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 21,881 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 18,648 miles

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

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 ZRL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZRL, 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 OV56 ZRL registered?

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

Is OV56 ZRL safe to buy?

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