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OX06 EWP

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,500 mi
Last recorded179,500 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 179,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 179,294 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn SPLIT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 164,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 145,619 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 137,032 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 30 Aug 2018 136,636 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Sep 2017 122,714 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 121,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Aug 2016 106,563 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 106,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 87,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 May 2015 87,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 81,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED AND HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,543 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 63,992 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 63,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,661 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2011 51,858 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 42,030 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,537 miles

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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OX06 EWP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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