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OY56 MKA

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,314 mi
Last recorded184,314 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 MKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 184,314 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to rear sub-frame and components

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

Fail 17 Jul 2026 184,314 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to offside rear brake back plate

corrosion to rear sub-frame and components

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

Pass 30 Jul 2025 184,113 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension/brake components

Pass 23 Aug 2024 182,314 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

Pass 29 Aug 2023 180,052 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components/sub-frames/suspension arms/coil springs

Pass 9 Aug 2022 179,390 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframes & suspension arms and springs slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 179,390 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken and insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframes & suspension arms and springs slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 169,876 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing thin

some corrosion to suspension components

Fail 23 Aug 2021 169,876 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front tyre wearing thin

some corrosion to suspension components

some wear to rear brake pads

Pass 15 Aug 2020 157,633 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 149,129 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 149,129 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning LB380 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 91V Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 142,409 miles

Front both tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 142,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front both tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 134,245 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 125,796 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 114,100 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 103,081 miles

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

rear pads loose in carriers

Pass 5 Aug 2014 103,081 miles

rear pads loose in carriers

Fail 27 Aug 2013 94,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 94,153 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 85,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 85,011 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 71,710 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,186 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,908 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 MKA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MKA, 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 MKA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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