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OY06 RNV

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

199,805 mi
Last recorded199,805 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 RNV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 199,805 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 193,406 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 185,029 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 170,238 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 170,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 149,477 miles

Nearside headlamp output slightly dim

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

Offside hand brake reading slightly low

Pass 15 Jan 2021 131,097 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 131,097 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 112,934 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2019 105,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 105,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 96,724 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 80,144 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,270 miles

O/S/R tyre is bald on the inner edge.

Wipers smear.

Fail 23 Aug 2016 75,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

O/S/R tyre is bald on the inner edge.

Wipers smear.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,886 miles

Rear brake pads are worn fairly low.

Rear tyres are wearing low on the inner edges.

Pass 9 Aug 2014 61,663 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2014 61,663 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,513 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,905 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slight uneven wear

Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,406 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 41,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 38,965 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 27,857 miles

Child seat o/s/r preventing full examination of adult belt

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Plastic covers preventing full examination

Fail 14 May 2010 27,857 miles

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

Child seat o/s/r preventing full examination of adult belt

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Plastic covers preventing full examination

Pass 21 May 2009 20,479 miles

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

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 RNV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RNV, 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 RNV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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