MOT Status
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98,909 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Heavy front to rear underbody corrosion.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread life - advise change. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive several leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear axle, shocks and springs corroded.
Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind across rear axle. (1.2.1 (f))
Service light on and due.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Heavy front to rear underbody corrosion.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread life - advise change. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive several leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear axle, shocks and springs corroded.
Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind across rear axle. (1.2.1 (f))
Service light on and due.
Advise alignment.
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger wing mirror glass smashed.
Service light on and due.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.9mm with inner tyre wear visible ( advise replace and c/o alignment check ) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished side wall showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.9mm with inner tyre wear visible ( advise replace and c/o alignment check ) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres have slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
service light on
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres have slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
service light on
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside front tyre worn low on inner edge
rear tyres 3mm tread depth on inner edge
slight damage/cut to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall
offside front tyre 2.5-3 mm tread depth on inner edge
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake pad 75-80% worn
rear tyres aprox 3mm tread depth
slight damage offside mirror
offside front and offside rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
offside rear tyre getting worn on inner edge
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OY56 ZHM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 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 ZHM, 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 ZHM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2006.
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