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OY06 FHD

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,903 mi
Last recorded140,903 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 140,903 miles

Nearside Front tie rod slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2019 133,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 115,197 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust centre section corroded/deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2018 115,144 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust centre section corroded/deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2017 99,685 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 99,685 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,202 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Mar 2017 98,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 90,489 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking at brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,300 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 68,045 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

osf nsf nsr tyres edge wear

Fail 22 Jan 2013 52,684 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 52,684 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 41,541 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,541 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2011 33,897 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,008 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 20,557 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 FHD is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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