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OX06 GYY

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,349 mi
Last recorded140,349 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 GYY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 140,349 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 130,822 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 130,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 123,052 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 123,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2019 117,055 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 114,820 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 108,559 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 100,979 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 98,694 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 98,694 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 92,494 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,005 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 74,960 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 63,861 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,098 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,543 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,887 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 GYY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GYY, 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 GYY registered?

OX06 GYY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 August 2006.

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