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SY56 OTU

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,018 mi
Last recorded150,018 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 OTU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 150,018 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 121,189 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 117,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 112,761 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 105,909 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 90,186 miles

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

advise rear section exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,124 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 60,124 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,835 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 55,835 miles

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

both rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,835 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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SY56 OTU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SY56 OTU, 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 SY56 OTU registered?

SY56 OTU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is SY56 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY56 OTU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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