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OY56 RVC

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

184,990 mi
Last recorded184,990 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 RVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 184,990 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear exhaust box front rear corroded but not blowing

Fail 14 Jul 2021 184,990 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear exhaust box front rear corroded but not blowing

Pass 14 Aug 2020 171,619 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

middle and rear exhaust sections very corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2020 171,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

middle and rear exhaust sections very corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2019 166,998 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 166,997 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 160,247 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 160,247 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2017 149,534 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 17 May 2016 138,592 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 138,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear exhaust very rusty but not leaking

Nearside Rear exhaust shield hanging off

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2015 117,852 miles

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

exhaust outter skins corroded

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 9 May 2014 106,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2014 106,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 95,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,860 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,191 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,212 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 RVC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RVC, 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 RVC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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