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OY56 ZHP

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

214,628 mi
Last recorded214,628 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 ZHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 214,628 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effort

exhaust system poor condition

Fail 24 Jun 2019 214,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear parking brake effort

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2018 204,303 miles

centre & rear silencer condition

Fail 19 Jun 2018 204,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre & rear silencer condition

Pass 22 Jun 2017 192,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% max 30% (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust silencer condition

Fail 22 Jun 2017 192,965 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% max 30% (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust silencer condition

Pass 24 Jun 2016 178,140 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust silencer condition

Fail 21 Jun 2016 178,067 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported metal hanger (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

THIS VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE USED ON A PUBLIC HIGH-WAY UNTIL REPAIRED!!!!!!!!!

exhaust silencer condition

Pass 23 Jun 2015 157,238 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 157,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 135,360 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 135,360 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 114,298 miles

Front brake imbalance high at 24%

Pass 28 Jun 2012 91,928 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 91,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Near-side front brake hose was not secured in clip on strut, (re-fitted).

Pass 18 Jun 2011 63,711 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 32,213 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,909 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 ZHP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZHP, 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 ZHP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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