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OY56 MKU

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,925 mi
Last recorded123,925 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 123,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 123,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 nails ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2023 112,813 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded in lower seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded in lower seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 102,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 102,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 97,407 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 92,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 92,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2019 84,754 miles

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,722 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 71,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lights

Pass 19 Jul 2017 49,781 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 48,067 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 48,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,293 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,630 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 44,628 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,630 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 41,826 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,175 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,191 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,843 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 27,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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.

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 MKU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 MKU, 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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What year was OY56 MKU registered?

OY56 MKU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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