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OY06 XUB

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,314 mi
Last recorded149,314 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 XUB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 149,314 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 149,314 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 142,218 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 142,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 141,681 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 137,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 137,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 127,082 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 127,082 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 116,464 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear tyre side wall perishing

slight exhaust blow

Pass 21 Feb 2017 106,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 100,067 miles

Child seat fitted

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Feb 2016 100,035 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Child seat fitted

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Feb 2015 92,013 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 91,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 85,976 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 76,721 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 76,721 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 68,309 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,824 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 44,146 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,364 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 XUB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XUB, 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 XUB registered?

OY06 XUB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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