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OY56 SHJ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,160 mi
Last recorded143,160 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 SHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 143,160 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 132,942 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 129,918 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 15 Sep 2015 129,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 125,895 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 121,361 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 112,806 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 96,955 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 96,955 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 72,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,659 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 SHJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

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

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