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OY06 FFM

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,254 mi
Last recorded195,254 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 FFM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 195,254 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 195,266 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 195,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front suspension sensor broken

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

Road wheel slightly damaged both front and both rear (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 187,779 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 187,779 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 166,064 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 158,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 147,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 147,567 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 133,319 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 131,165 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 111,296 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 110,594 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

1- n/s/r outer sidelight not working. 2- engine oil level low.

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 71,081 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 FFM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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