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OY06 FKW

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,518 mi
Last recorded48,518 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 FKW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,518 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 48,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,088 miles

slight play in top of steering column

Fail 31 Aug 2016 48,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in top of steering column

Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,659 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 45,099 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,109 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,106 miles

BOOT FULL AT TIME OF TEST

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE -OUTER SIDEWALL CUT

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,392 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,937 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,223 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 FKW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FKW, 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 FKW registered?

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

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