MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Undertray likely to become detached exhaust rear heatshield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear up to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% is one of two (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust boxes deteriorated and rear heat shield loose fit
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear up to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% is one of two (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust boxes deteriorated and rear heat shield loose fit
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Exhaust system deteriorating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust deteriorating
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust deteriorating
nearside front tyre wearing outer edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front pads aprox 3/4 worn
front tyres weraing inner and outter edges
rear exhaust back box outter skins corroded
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front pads aprox 3/4 worn
front tyres weraing inner and outter edges
rear exhaust back box outter skins corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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OY56 EFK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 OY56 EFK, 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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OY56 EFK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2006.
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