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OY06 NWX

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,943 mi
Last recorded125,943 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 NWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 125,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 125,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 120,200 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 119,732 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 113,846 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 106,409 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded

anti skid service light is on

n/s front tyre has damage to outer side wall

n/s rear tyre bald inner edge/perished and worn to 2mm across centre 3/4

o/s rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2017 96,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm also devoid of tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre treads cut and devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Steering rack damp

Vehicle smoked badly during emissions test but cleared

Fail 4 Oct 2017 96,671 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm also devoid of tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre treads cut and devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Steering rack damp

Vehicle smoked badly during emissions test but cleared

Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,268 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 73,382 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 65,881 miles

Engine coolant - anti freeze needs checking

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 65,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Engine coolant - anti freeze needs checking

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 60,972 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 60,972 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 51,937 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,474 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,703 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 29,876 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 29,716 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,761 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 NWX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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