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OY56 RTO

2006 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,303 mi
Last recorded118,303 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 RTO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 118,303 miles

Rear Tyre's Wearing Inner Edge

Pass 21 Jan 2025 112,921 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 112,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,140 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,383 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 RTO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY56 RTO registered?

OY56 RTO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is OY56 RTO safe to buy?

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