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OY56 RVR

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,349 mi
Last recorded85,349 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 85,349 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 76,950 miles

Nearside Door mirror housing and indicator lens damaged

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 76,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45 r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Door mirror housing and indicator lens damaged

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 70,237 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,681 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 62,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,065 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 44,443 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 44,443 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,108 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 31,575 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,879 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 25,988 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,520 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 RVR is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RVR, 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 RVR is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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