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OY56 KVA

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,710 mi
Last recorded78,710 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 KVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 78,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front MIRROR DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 71,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,614 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 68,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,422 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,598 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 60,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 52,692 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 52,692 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 45,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 39,814 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,988 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 26,443 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 23,968 miles

Cut in offside front tyre but not considered excessive

Pass 18 Oct 2010 21,230 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 11,955 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 KVA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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