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OY56 KUV

2006 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

265,129 mi
Last recorded265,129 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 KUV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 265,129 miles

All four tyres cracking

All shock absorbers slightly worn

Drivers door mirror slightly insecure

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 260,094 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 256,910 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both offside tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2012 196,456 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 162,378 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 137,109 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

all discs sligtly worn

Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre outter wall slight cut in rubber

Pass 7 Sep 2009 111,241 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 111,241 miles

Nearside Rear 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 KUV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KUV, 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 KUV registered?

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

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