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WU06 OVT

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,685 mi
Last recorded151,685 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 OVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 151,685 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

nearside rear incorrect wheel nut used

Pass 18 Apr 2017 135,901 miles

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Grease leak (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Incorrect wheel nut used

Nearside Rear Tyre smooth inner shoulder and nail in tread

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing more on inner shoulder

Fail 14 Apr 2017 135,713 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Grease leak (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre smooth inner shoulder and nail in tread

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing more on inner shoulder

Pass 2 Mar 2016 114,484 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)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 114,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 102,156 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,703 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 78,251 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,050 miles

BRAKE PADS LOW ON MATERIAL,DISCs INNER FACES RUSTED.......

Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,434 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,012 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 36,012 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,467 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,489 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 OVT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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