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OY06 UVD

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

164,011 mi
Last recorded164,011 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 164,011 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 164,011 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 158,724 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 158,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 149,576 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame 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))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 149,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 135,422 miles

Front Both tyres worn on inside edge.

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in outer sidewall.

Rear Both tyres stepping on inside edge.

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

Rear Exhaust hangar broke off.

Fail 16 Mar 2018 135,326 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Both tyres worn on inside edge.

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in outer sidewall.

Rear Both tyres stepping on inside edge.

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

Rear Exhaust hangar broke off.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 122,922 miles

Front brake discs very lipped

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres stepping treads

brake fluid level slightly low

Fail 15 Mar 2017 122,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake discs very lipped

MIL illuminated

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres stepping treads

brake fluid level slightly low

coolant on minimum level

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 16 Mar 2016 112,972 miles

MIL illuminated

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs lipped

items removed from drivers view prior to test

wipers slightly poor

Fail 16 Mar 2016 112,972 miles

front brake discs lipped

MIL illuminated

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

wipers slightly poor

Pass 16 Mar 2015 101,446 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 101,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 83,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

brake fluid down in resevoir

insufficient oil in engine to carry out emissions test(top up to level)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 83,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

brake fluid down in resevoir

insufficient oil in engine to carry out emissions test(top up to level)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,307 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,391 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 45,134 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,700 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 24,832 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 UVD is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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