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OY56 RXL

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,525 mi
Last recorded153,525 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 RXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 153,525 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 149,613 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 142,419 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 142,419 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 134,607 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 129,221 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 129,221 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 123,920 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 113,022 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 104,781 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Sep 2013 100,224 miles

EMISSION CLEAR

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

SUNSTRIP FITTED

Pass 28 Sep 2013 100,224 miles

EMISSION CLEAR

N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

SUNSTRIP FITTED

Pass 21 Sep 2012 91,237 miles

EMMISION CLEAR

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TOP MOUNT

SUN STRIP FITTED

Fail 21 Sep 2012 91,225 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

EMMISION CLEAR

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TOP MOUNT

SUN STRIP FITTED

Pass 19 Sep 2011 80,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all Brake disc(s) worn

offside rear Tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,382 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,319 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 RXL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

OY56 RXL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is OY56 RXL safe to buy?

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