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OY06 RNZ

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,652 mi
Last recorded74,652 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 RNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 74,652 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 74,650 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 72,853 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfreshner removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 68,150 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 63,693 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2016 58,332 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 51,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 45,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 45,437 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 41,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 41,118 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 35,593 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 31,450 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 25,800 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 19,748 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 RNZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RNZ, 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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What year was OY06 RNZ registered?

OY06 RNZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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