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DE06 DYF

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,251 mi
Last recorded204,251 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 DYF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 204,251 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 196,059 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 186,120 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front number plate damaged--advise to replace

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

rear shocker dust covers loose

shockers damp

Fail 13 Dec 2021 186,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front number plate damaged--advise to replace

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

rear shocker dust covers loose

shockers damp

Pass 10 Dec 2020 179,435 miles

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

front number plate damaged

o/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s rear tyre close to limit and bald on inner edge--advise to replace

Fail 10 Dec 2020 179,435 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

front number plate damaged

o/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s rear tyre close to limit and bald on inner edge--advise to replace

Pass 31 May 2019 168,098 miles

chip in screen

front x2 tyres bald/cracking on edges--advise to replace

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2019 168,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

chip in screen

front x2 tyres bald/cracking on edges--advise to replace

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2018 162,267 miles

brake fluid low

chip in screen

front x2 tyres worn/bald on inner edges

o/s rear tyre worn/balding on inner edge

rear shocker dust covers loose

Fail 14 Jun 2018 162,267 miles

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

brake fluid low

chip in screen

front x2 tyres worn/bald on inner edges

o/s rear tyre worn/balding on inner edge

rear shocker dust covers loose

Pass 2 Jun 2017 156,247 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 151,701 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 147,088 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 147,088 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 142,659 miles

keep check on rear tyre depths

Pass 15 Jun 2013 135,072 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 112,063 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 89,216 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,756 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,280 miles

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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DE06 DYF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE06 DYF, 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 DE06 DYF registered?

DE06 DYF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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