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OY06 HPP

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,254 mi
Last recorded85,254 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 HPP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 85,254 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 84,680 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 83,721 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 82,491 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 82,450 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 80,487 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 78,251 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 76,658 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 73,618 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 70,564 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 70,528 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,375 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 63,979 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,657 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 56,210 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 51,909 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,972 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,530 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,943 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,788 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 HPP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HPP, 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 HPP registered?

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

Is OY06 HPP safe to buy?

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