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OX06 ETT

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,555 mi
Last recorded134,555 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 ETT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 134,555 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 134,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 120,428 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 120,428 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 107,000 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,550 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill both side (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 91,245 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2014 91,245 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2013 85,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 85,581 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 78,031 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 70,423 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,749 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 40,485 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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OX06 ETT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OX06 ETT, 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 OX06 ETT registered?

OX06 ETT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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