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OY06 DUJ

2006 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,438 mi
Last recorded118,438 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 DUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 118,438 miles

Centre silencer corroded

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2026 118,424 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside primary groove (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre silencer corroded

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2025 113,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

middle and rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 110,496 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less than 3mm total tread remaining and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 106,199 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 103,136 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 98,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 98,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 93,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

coolant bottle leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2019 86,011 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 78,848 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear and drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 78,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear and drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,380 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 74,380 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,117 miles

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 70,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 64,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

baby seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 3 Jun 2014 60,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r baby seat fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r baby seat fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2013 54,708 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2012 49,641 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear plate poor

Pass 2 Mar 2010 40,624 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,095 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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OY06 DUJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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