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2006 VOLVO S40
General Information
- Registration OV56BNJ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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- Expired 05 Jul 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 143,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,482 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2022 5 Jul 20268 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 123,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
8 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,045 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
2 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,565 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
17 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,799 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2018 5 Jul 202610 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 99,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
24 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,818 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2017 5 Jul 202623 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 97,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
2 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,156 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2016 5 Jul 202630 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,512 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2015 5 Jul 202630 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,512 MI
5 Jul 202612 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,535 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
12 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,934 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2013 5 Jul 202624 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,766 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012 5 Jul 202615 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,238 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011 5 Jul 202624 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,957 MI
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OV56BNJ was registered on 2006-09-29
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