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brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection
corrosion to rear sub-frame and components
corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components
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
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
brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection
corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components
corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components/sub-frames/suspension arms/coil springs
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))
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))
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
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
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))
Front both tyres are worn on the inner shoulders
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear pads loose in carriers
rear pads loose in carriers
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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