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2006 VOLVO S40
General Information
- Registration OV56BOJ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 07 Feb 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 70,783 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 70,328 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 69,988 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
8 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 69,711 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
7 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 69,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
19 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 69,686 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2022 4 Jul 20266 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,877 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2021 4 Jul 20268 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,700 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,330 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2019 4 Jul 202615 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,305 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded x2 (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,568 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 61,568 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,351 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,482 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2014 4 Jul 202613 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,810 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2013 4 Jul 202627 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,662 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012 4 Jul 202629 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,648 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,666 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV56BOJ was registered on 2006-09-29
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