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OY56 KTA

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,113 mi
Last recorded106,113 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 KTA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 106,113 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 106,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 98,345 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 98,345 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 89,545 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 86,320 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 81,174 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 81,174 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror backing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 77,146 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,013 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 68,765 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,378 miles

Corrossion on OSR brake disc.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,709 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 26,639 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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OY56 KTA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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