MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
o s side repeater lens broken
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
o s side repeater lens broken
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both n/s/r and o/s/r lights (4.4.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both n/s/r and o/s/r lights (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
both front tyres wearing on inner tread
Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
both front tyres wearing on inner tread
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres on 3mm
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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OY56 MHK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 MHK, 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 MHK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2006.
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