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OY56 KVU

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

162,124 mi
Last recorded162,124 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 KVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 162,124 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 159,098 miles

Front BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Front BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 159,087 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

Front front brake back plates corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

unable to test offside rear wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 31 Mar 2020 154,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake backplate badly corroded.

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished so weather shield has become detached and not protected.

Fail 27 Mar 2020 154,455 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake backplate badly corroded.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished so weather shield has become detached and not protected.

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2019 145,094 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank. ()

Nearside Front Door catches wing when opening.

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 135,369 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 135,127 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 126,773 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 118,128 miles

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 116,061 miles

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 104,816 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 97,768 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 82,802 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 82,801 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 67,612 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 67,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 54,906 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,015 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 42,015 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,099 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 KVU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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