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OY06 MXX

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,070 mi
Last recorded115,070 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 MXX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 115,070 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 113,005 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 113,003 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 111,882 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Mar 2021 111,881 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2020 107,646 miles

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

o/s of steering rack damp

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Mar 2019 99,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 94,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 88,358 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 79,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,572 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,943 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 57,943 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 49,331 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,331 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 43,819 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,354 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,964 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 24,770 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 MXX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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