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OY06 AEB

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,912 mi
Last recorded116,912 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 AEB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 116,912 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 116,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 109,565 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 102,123 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak possible gearbox seal in bell housing? ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2018 102,122 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak possible gearbox seal in bell housing? ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 96,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 94,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 94,011 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 89,157 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 89,157 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 89,043 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 82,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,736 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 72,735 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 63,991 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,316 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2010 59,316 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,811 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre cut on outer sidewall

Fail 16 Apr 2009 47,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,799 miles

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

cut in sidewall o/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2009 47,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

cut in sidewall o/s/r tyre

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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OY06 AEB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OY06 AEB, 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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OY06 AEB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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