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OY56 KSZ

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,969 mi
Last recorded162,969 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 KSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 162,969 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 152,680 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 134,753 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 124,966 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2018 117,412 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2018 117,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (tyre has been run flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner front pads look low with the wheels still on the vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 111,167 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 101,852 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 97,257 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 88,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 80,113 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 71,441 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,626 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 55,695 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 55,686 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 55,686 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre under-inflated

Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,637 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

lots of small stone chips on windscreen.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 49,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

lots of small stone chips on windscreen.

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 KSZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY56 KSZ, 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 KSZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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