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OY06 LXD

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,692 mi
Last recorded168,692 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 LXD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 168,692 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 168,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Both painted over (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 159,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 152,551 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear Exhaust outer casing deteriorating.

Fail 29 Mar 2018 152,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear Exhaust outer casing deteriorating.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 137,768 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 100,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 116,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 109,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust middle silencer outer skin deteriorating

Fail 20 Aug 2015 109,770 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust middle silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2015 107,292 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 103,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 98,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2013 98,927 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 95,173 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 94,952 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 91,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 91,091 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 85,324 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 LXD is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LXD, 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 LXD is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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