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OY56 KVT

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,787 mi
Last recorded111,787 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 KVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 111,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 111,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 102,282 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 99,360 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 97,433 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 95,223 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 91,861 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 91,239 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 91,239 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 88,058 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 85,128 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 82,957 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 82,045 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,806 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres are worn on inner edges

both rear tyres are stepped on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,689 miles

diesel smoke emissions too low to obtain a reading

screw in offside rear tyre

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,094 miles

n/s/r outer side lamp inop

Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,593 miles

nearside & offside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

nearside & offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,611 miles

front brake dsc's lipped & worn !!!

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,964 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 34,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 KVT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KVT, 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 KVT registered?

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

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