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OY56 KSO

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,733 mi
Last recorded119,733 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 KSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 119,733 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 115,320 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 115,312 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 110,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 106,968 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 103,969 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 99,554 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 99,554 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured starting to show white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 92,631 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 92,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 84,537 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 76,168 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,553 miles

both rear tyres slightly mis shaped.

exhaust rear mounting bracket,broaken

front reg. plate deteriorating.

nearside front wiper, streaky.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 67,553 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly mis shaped.

exhaust rear mounting bracket,broaken

front reg. plate deteriorating.

nearside front wiper, streaky.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 59,984 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 52,410 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 52,410 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,687 miles

offside front tyre tread down to 1.8mm

offside rear indicator colour faded.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 44,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre tread down to 1.8mm

offside rear indicator colour faded.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,137 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 31,390 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,848 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 24,848 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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OY56 KSO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KSO, 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 KSO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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