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OY06 DVH

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

182,458 mi
Last recorded182,458 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 DVH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 182,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 173,744 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 165,383 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 160,073 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 155,160 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust boxes outer skins coeeoded

Pass 12 Apr 2014 147,241 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2013 138,705 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 127,703 miles

1. front tyres, scuffed on inner edges, 2 front discs poor on inner faces, 3 back box outer skin corroded.

Fail 16 Apr 2012 127,703 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1. front tyres, scuffed on inner edges, 2 front discs poor on inner faces, 3 back box outer skin corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 103,937 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 75,691 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,083 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 DVH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DVH, 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 OY06 DVH registered?

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

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