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OY56 RZM

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,290 mi
Last recorded156,290 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 156,290 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)

slight fuel leak on engine

Pass 12 Jan 2017 144,117 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 144,117 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high not ajusting (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced poor (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s/r outer and n/s/r inner (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 137,564 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 114,248 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 91,283 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,684 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 52,074 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,481 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 35,481 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,777 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 17,810 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)

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 RZM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RZM, 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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What year was OY56 RZM registered?

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

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