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OX06 GWY

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

111,796 mi
Last recorded111,796 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 GWY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 111,796 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 108,551 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 106,366 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 106,359 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 101,921 miles

nearside aim poor

Pass 26 Oct 2021 97,601 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,679 miles

rear tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2019 91,467 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 87,366 miles

Nearside Front slight wheel bearing noise

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 80,775 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 70,768 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

oil leak

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2015 62,863 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 62,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 55,573 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,154 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 39,386 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,413 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 24,219 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 18,588 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 GWY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OX06 GWY, 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 OX06 GWY registered?

OX06 GWY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 August 2006.

Is OX06 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX06 GWY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OX06 GWY have outstanding finance?

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