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OY06 FZT

2006 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,867 mi
Last recorded102,867 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 FZT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 102,867 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 102,866 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 May 2022 96,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 89,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 May 2021 89,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded but not considered excessive at time of MOT

Pass 8 May 2018 83,956 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 81,409 miles

Front tyres scrubbed and worn near the cords

Pass 3 May 2016 74,814 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 74,749 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 58,485 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 58,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 46,896 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 39,738 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2011 27,625 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low on edges(3mm).

front wiper blades smearing slightly.

o/s/r tyre has small cracks on outer sidewall.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,625 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on edges(3mm).

front wiper blades smearing slightly.

o/s/r tyre has small cracks on outer sidewall.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,918 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 13,550 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 FZT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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