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WU06 OVS

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,290 mi
Last recorded63,290 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 OVS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 63,290 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 63,223 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 63,008 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance

Pass 26 Feb 2018 61,357 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 59,025 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,689 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 55,689 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 51,511 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,910 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,884 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 36,397 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,397 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,632 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 26,743 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 21,195 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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WU06 OVS is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WU06 OVS, 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 WU06 OVS registered?

WU06 OVS is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is WU06 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 OVS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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