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DA06 RYT

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,161 mi
Last recorded118,161 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 RYT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 118,161 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 113,521 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 113,512 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 108,365 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 105,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 102,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 98,006 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 98,006 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 91,945 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 91,945 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 85,442 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 78,748 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,391 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 64,405 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 64,405 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,366 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 56,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 49,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,536 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 41,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 32,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RYT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RYT, 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 DA06 RYT registered?

DA06 RYT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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The MOT history for DA06 RYT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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