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OY56 KUR

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

181,913 mi
Last recorded181,913 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 KUR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 181,913 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 181,912 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front discs corroded

front sub frame corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 170,529 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 170,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 150,181 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 150,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative N/S & O/S (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 133,046 miles

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Fail 20 Jan 2016 133,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre flat

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2015 115,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside reversing light not working

Rear suspension components rusting

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 115,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside reversing light not working

Rear suspension components rusting

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 101,182 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 101,181 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 89,879 miles

o/s front tyre starting to split around inside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2012 78,166 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 78,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

ADVISE CONDITION OF EXHAUST REAR SECTION.

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 66,109 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 40,812 miles

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

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

small cut on n/s front tyre sidewall(no cord exposed)

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 KUR is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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