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OY56 SLV

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

69,192 mi
Last recorded69,192 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 SLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 69,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 68,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 67,701 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 66,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pad has a fluid substance on it.

Pass 8 May 2019 64,451 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 63,039 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 61,660 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 60,693 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 58,935 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 57,498 miles

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

cut in n/s rear tyre wall

nail in n/s front tyre tread

Pass 20 May 2013 55,485 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 52,908 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,527 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 37,424 miles

nearside side skirt missing

offside fog light glass broken

Fail 27 Jan 2010 37,424 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside side skirt missing

offside fog light glass broken

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 SLV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SLV, 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 SLV registered?

OY56 SLV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is OY56 SLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY56 SLV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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