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OX06 EWL

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,494 mi
Last recorded136,494 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 EWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 136,494 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertray fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2015 136,494 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertray fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2014 117,582 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 96,249 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 86,129 miles

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

wheel alignment requires checking

Fail 12 Jun 2012 86,129 miles

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

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

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

wheel alignment requires checking

Pass 14 Jun 2011 73,308 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 58,483 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 58,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 45,499 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 45,499 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 EWL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EWL, 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 EWL registered?

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

Is OX06 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX06 EWL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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