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OY06 HPL

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,459 mi
Last recorded134,459 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 HPL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 134,459 miles

both front tyre inner edges worn.

exhaust heat shield loose.

rear exhaust weak.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 120,401 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise tracking checked

Fail 29 Aug 2017 120,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise tracking checked

Pass 10 Aug 2016 98,452 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 98,452 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 92,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,577 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,595 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 60,109 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,735 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,415 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,337 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 HPL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HPL, 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 HPL registered?

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

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