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OY06 FZW

2006 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,785 mi
Last recorded62,785 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 FZW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 62,785 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 62,785 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 59,874 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 59,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 58,274 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front lower suspension arm bush is starting to wear

Fail 1 Mar 2016 55,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front lower suspension arm bush is starting to wear

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 54,641 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 50,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front blades starting not to clear screen

Fail 25 Feb 2014 50,810 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front blades starting not to clear screen

Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small cut on p/s/r tyre on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,716 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 39,714 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,476 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 33,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,542 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 28,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm of tread

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm of tread

Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,326 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 FZW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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