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OY06 DWC

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,861 mi
Last recorded188,861 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 188,861 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 176,544 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, upper rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are slightly pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 176,533 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple tears in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, upper rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are slightly pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 168,221 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system silencer deteriorated.

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2023 168,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side No effort at wheel. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust system silencer deteriorated.

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Exhaust system heat shield is loose.

Pass 13 May 2022 155,401 miles

Central Exhaust system, both silencers are deteriorated.

Front Coolant leak Rear of engine. ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 143,518 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 143,195 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 131,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 119,310 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 97,692 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 80,611 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,660 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 71,296 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 71,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 65,455 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 58,352 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 52,656 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,599 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,201 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 DWC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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