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OY06 DVR

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

153,127 mi
Last recorded153,127 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 153,127 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 153,121 miles

Offside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod play on the ball and cup. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 148,974 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 141,103 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 139,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 139,741 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 134,728 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 134,728 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 130,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 130,685 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working Both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 125,479 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 125,479 miles

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 116,166 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 116,166 miles

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 124,403 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 124,403 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 118,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 118,754 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 112,519 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 106,906 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 106,781 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 100,008 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 74,904 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 DVR is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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