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OY56 SMX

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,946 mi
Last recorded101,946 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 SMX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 101,946 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 97,808 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 97,803 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 93,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 93,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 85,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 75,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust box cover corroded and insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2018 67,919 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 67,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,899 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 55,465 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 19 Jan 2015 49,131 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 40,487 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 40,487 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,485 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,267 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 25,348 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,327 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 SMX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY56 SMX registered?

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

Is OY56 SMX safe to buy?

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