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OY06 FJC

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,029 mi
Last recorded143,029 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 143,029 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 142,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2023 138,717 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 138,692 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 134,883 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Rear Silencer Skin Corroded/ Tied On

Fail 25 Aug 2022 134,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjuster u/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjuster u/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Rear Silencer Skin Corroded/ Tied On

Pass 25 Aug 2021 130,672 miles

Uneven wear on inner edges of both rear tyres .

Pass 19 Aug 2020 124,951 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 118,731 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 110,958 miles

oil leak

rear discs

Pass 11 Aug 2017 104,683 miles

Oil leak From rear of engine ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 96,568 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 96,568 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,735 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 81,734 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,762 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,883 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 64,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,986 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 45,241 miles

all tyres bald inner tread

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Feb 2009 32,350 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 FJC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 FJC, 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 FJC registered?

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

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