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OY06 DVC

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,776 mi
Last recorded137,776 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 DVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 137,776 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 137,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 134,264 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 134,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 129,517 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 129,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 125,296 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 125,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 119,986 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 111,780 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 111,780 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 98,199 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 13 May 2017 90,835 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 90,835 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 83,947 miles

offside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2015 75,878 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 60,327 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 48,007 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 44,237 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,969 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,769 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,165 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 DVC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DVC, 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 OY06 DVC registered?

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

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The MOT history for OY06 DVC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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