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OY06 FZL

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,235 mi
Last recorded84,235 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 FZL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 84,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 75,788 miles

o/s front tyre cut to sidewall not exposing ply/cords

Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,065 miles

Engine management light is on

Fail 17 Aug 2016 72,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 205 50 17 (4.1.D.1a)

Engine management light is on

Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,372 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 65,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 55,990 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight weap at steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2013 52,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre side walls are perrished

Pass 9 Nov 2012 47,457 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 35,264 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 30,371 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,893 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 FZL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FZL, 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 FZL registered?

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

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