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OY06 FHO

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,076 mi
Last recorded117,076 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 FHO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 117,076 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion underbody

Fail 20 Nov 2023 117,041 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 111,473 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Both brake disc gaurds corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Os ns rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 104,442 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS ns rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 100,234 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 96,726 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 96,718 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 93,329 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack o/s/f (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 93,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack o/s/f (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 88,745 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 85,470 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 79,305 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2015 70,884 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 70,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 8 Jan 2014 61,490 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 8 Jan 2014 61,473 miles

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,901 miles

'anti-lock braking system service' showing on display. ABS light functions correctly.

reaqr tyres cracked in tread

Pass 5 Jan 2012 44,372 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,650 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,094 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 25,038 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 FHO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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