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OY56 KTV

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,702 mi
Last recorded112,702 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 KTV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 112,702 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 112,365 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 95,962 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 85,616 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 75,056 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 75,056 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe union leaking NO 3 (7.2.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 68,333 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 61,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust center pipe corroded

n/s/f brake back plate missing

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,668 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,527 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 41,240 miles

osf tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Aug 2011 30,855 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 Aug 2011 30,855 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2010 23,101 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 16,522 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 KTV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel 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 KTV, 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 OY56 KTV registered?

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

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