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OY06 FZU

2006 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,936 mi
Last recorded95,936 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,936 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 95,936 miles

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

Mil light on

Off side front tyre worn inner and outer side

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 88,152 miles

Mil light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side rear tyre cut on wall

Fail 14 Aug 2013 80,238 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,238 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 72,405 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 64,827 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 61,104 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,104 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,827 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,963 miles

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)

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 FZU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FZU, 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 FZU registered?

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

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