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DA06 CYP

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,165 mi
Last recorded164,165 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 CYP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 164,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 164,113 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 150,918 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 150,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 140,327 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 140,327 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 128,279 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre section heat sheild corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 128,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre section heat sheild corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 108,956 miles

Both front brake discs are worn pads appear ok

Both front lower arm rear bushes are slightly worn

Both rear brake discs are worn and the inner pads appear low

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 108,956 miles

Both front brake discs are worn pads appear ok

Both front lower arm rear bushes are slightly worn

Both rear brake discs are worn and the inner pads appear low

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 94,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 94,763 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre is close to wear indicators.

Fail 4 Aug 2015 94,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r brake binding slightly

O/s/f and o/s/r tyres devoid of tread on inner edge

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smeary

Pass 22 Jul 2014 79,638 miles

nearside rear tyre wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

offside front brake fluctuating but not excessively

sill, engine and part rear underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight blistering of coatings at offside front to rear brake pipe

slight fluctuation at offside rear brake

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,412 miles

both rear tyres treads cracking,inner edges worn and offside close to limit ( recom replacement )

engine, sill and part rear underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

front to rear/rear coated brake pipes have slight blistering of coatings

slight deterioration at front reg' plate

slight smear at front wiper blades

Fail 28 Jul 2012 68,198 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

engine, sill and part underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

inner edge wearing at nearside front tyre and slight tread cracking

inner edge wearing at nearside rear tyre

inner edge worn at offside front tyre ( recom replacement )

recom wheel allignment check

Pass 28 Jul 2012 68,198 miles

engine, sill and part underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

inner edge wearing at nearside front tyre and slight tread cracking

inner edge wearing at nearside rear tyre

inner edge worn at offside front tyre ( recom replacement )

recom wheel allignment check

Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,452 miles

engine, sill and part rear floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection

inner edge wear/irregular feel at n/s rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,929 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

plastic engine, underbody and sill covers fitted.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,951 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine, sill, rear lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection

suspect rear inner brake pads wearing

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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DA06 CYP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA06 CYP, 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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DA06 CYP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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