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EY06 LXL

2006 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,532 mi
Last recorded56,532 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 LXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 56,532 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 49,378 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 46,561 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 45,410 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 45,410 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 41,571 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 41,571 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 41,138 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 39,949 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 38,877 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 36,906 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 34,040 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 28,621 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 26,245 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 24,011 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 21,625 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 19,330 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 16,238 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 13,161 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 9,925 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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EY06 LXL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EY06 LXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY06 LXL registered?

EY06 LXL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2006.

Is EY06 LXL safe to buy?

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