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OY56 SNJ

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,876 mi
Last recorded114,876 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 SNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 114,876 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 114,876 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear 205.50.17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 108,121 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 102,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 96,369 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 96,369 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 90,267 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 90,263 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 84,156 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Aug 2017 84,152 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2016 77,691 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 77,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 73,037 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Aug 2014 67,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 60,392 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2013 60,382 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,381 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 46,114 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,547 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 37,543 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,452 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 SNJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SNJ, 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 SNJ registered?

OY56 SNJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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