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OY56 RYB

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

189,289 mi
Last recorded189,289 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 189,289 miles

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

NSF AND OSF TOP MOUNTINGS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT, BUT NOT YET CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 189,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

NSF AND OSF TOP MOUNTINGS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT, BUT NOT YET CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 181,395 miles

CRACK RUNNING ACROSS FAR LOWER SCREEN (CLEARLY NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 181,395 miles

CRACK RUNNING ACROSS FAR LOWER SCREEN (CLEARLY NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater not working NS AND OS NOT WOKRING. REPLACED AT TIME OF TEST (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CHANGED FOR OWN SPARE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 178,635 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2022 178,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 171,518 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 171,518 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 161,516 miles

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

nearside dip beam pattern indistinct

Fail 4 May 2020 161,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

nearside dip beam pattern indistinct

Pass 11 Dec 2018 146,132 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 146,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

park brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 14 Dec 2017 138,166 miles

Front brake discs ryusty

Offside Rear exhaust de laminating

Pass 13 Dec 2016 128,814 miles

Bottom of the screen damaged but not within swept area or drivers view

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner shoulder

Fail 13 Dec 2016 128,814 miles

Bottom of the screen damaged but not within swept area or drivers view

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner shoulder

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 118,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 104,884 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 94,408 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 81,884 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,918 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 57,485 miles

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 10 Sep 2009 46,144 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 46,139 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 RYB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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