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OY06 HRC

2006 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,890 mi
Last recorded116,890 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 HRC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 116,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn / requires changing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 105,436 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 93,653 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front frame and all connecting suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported in wheel arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported in wheel arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear frame and chassis and all connecting suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded/damaged to outer casing

Pass 2 Sep 2022 68,858 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 68,858 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 60,549 miles

Exhaust mid & rear section outer casings corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 60,478 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust mid & rear section outer casings corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 48,443 miles

Break pedal very spongy

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 48,324 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Break pedal very spongy

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 32,628 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 25,338 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 20,690 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 20,078 miles

coil spring corroded x2 rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,184 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 17,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 16,511 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a chunk of sidewall missing but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 16,510 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a chunk of sidewall missing but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,175 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre has a chunk of sidewall missing but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Fail 18 Apr 2012 15,175 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre has a chunk of sidewall missing but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,693 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres have cuts on the sidewalls that have not yet reached ply/cords.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 13,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front and nearside rear tyres have cuts on the sidewalls that have not yet reached ply/cords.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 12,277 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 11,126 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 HRC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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