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OY06 XLS

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,305 mi
Last recorded123,305 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 XLS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 123,305 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 121,036 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 119,357 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 117,802 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 117,342 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 117,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 114,209 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 114,203 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 109,229 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 104,970 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges cracked and perished slightly

Fail 8 Apr 2019 104,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges cracked and perished slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,063 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 100,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 93,082 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 83,932 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,356 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 68,296 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,871 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 58,868 miles

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

Engine Oil Level Below Minimum!! Added 1 Litre

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,067 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2012 51,067 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,038 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,446 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,600 miles

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)

tyre size 215/45x18w

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 XLS is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

OY06 XLS is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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