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B15 YBE

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,115 mi
Last recorded52,115 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 YBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 52,115 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 52,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 48,092 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 48,092 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 46,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 43,881 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 41,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 39,324 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2020 39,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 37,990 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 35,230 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 32,298 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 30,490 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 28,940 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 27,086 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 25,154 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 22,030 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 20,024 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 17,912 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 15,752 miles

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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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B15 YBE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B15 YBE, 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 B15 YBE registered?

B15 YBE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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