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OY56 VWL

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,520 mi
Last recorded220,520 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 VWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 220,520 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust deteriorated

coolant level low

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 220,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust deteriorated

coolant level low

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 205,889 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corrorded

Fail 5 Oct 2016 205,889 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corrorded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 193,594 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Perishing of both rear tyres. Inner sidewall

Fail 7 Oct 2015 193,594 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Perishing of both rear tyres. Inner sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2014 179,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 162,271 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 162,271 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2012 136,090 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 102,416 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 102,416 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 62,014 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 61,737 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 19,732 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 VWL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VWL, 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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OY56 VWL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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