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OY56 SMU

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,931 mi
Last recorded114,931 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 SMU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 114,931 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 114,931 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both steering boots badly twisted

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 111,988 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 111,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 107,855 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))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 102,097 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 97,259 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 91,127 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 82,878 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlight bulbs, have a blue tinge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,878 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlight bulbs, have a blue tinge

Pass 21 Sep 2013 75,695 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,398 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front disc worn

Pass 26 Aug 2010 56,967 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,867 miles

dampness around nearside steering rack

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 SMU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SMU, 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 SMU registered?

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

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