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OY06 DVK

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,104 mi
Last recorded147,104 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 DVK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 147,104 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit and overheated/slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

exhaust tailpipe hanger detached

park brake lever little reserve travel

Fail 24 May 2019 147,104 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit and overheated/slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

exhaust tailpipe hanger detached

park brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 18 Jun 2018 136,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 114,934 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/ rear (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroding front to rear

slight oil seepage

Pass 2 Jun 2016 103,519 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 88,544 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 82,378 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 72,745 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,680 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 52,361 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,451 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 37,978 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 DVK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver 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 DVK, 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 DVK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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