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OY56 KVW

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,518 mi
Last recorded93,518 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 93,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 93,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 90,033 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 81,984 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 81,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 68,729 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 60,149 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,365 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing away from inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,736 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,974 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 25,109 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 18,937 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 KVW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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