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OY06 DWF

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

158,369 mi
Last recorded158,369 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 DWF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 158,369 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 144,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 144,514 miles

Offside 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 All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 141,046 miles

rear indicator colours deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2022 137,993 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 129,191 miles

o/s parking brake efforts low

Pass 17 Jan 2020 118,828 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 107,371 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 97,098 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,849 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,762 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 78,489 miles

Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 65,381 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 59,297 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,232 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 50,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,663 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,784 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,867 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 DWF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DWF, 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 DWF registered?

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

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The MOT history for OY06 DWF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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