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PN56 OUE

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,914 mi
Last recorded162,914 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 OUE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 162,914 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 144,292 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 144,292 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 140,035 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 140,035 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 126,904 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine light on

Fail 12 Mar 2015 126,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 5 Sep 2014 125,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 124,699 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 112,100 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 97,555 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 76,980 miles

crack in windscreen bellow swept areas

Pass 29 Jul 2009 56,523 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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PN56 OUE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PN56 OUE, 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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What year was PN56 OUE registered?

PN56 OUE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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