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OY06 FGE

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,883 mi
Last recorded160,883 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 FGE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 160,883 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 147,568 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 147,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 138,516 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 138,516 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2019 129,041 miles

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2019 129,041 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 114,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 107,165 miles

Nearside Front headlamp washer inop

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 95,515 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 84,140 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 74,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 63,991 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 55,616 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,155 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,369 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,973 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 FGE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FGE, 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 FGE registered?

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

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