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EY06 RSO

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

184,234 mi
Last recorded184,234 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 RSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 184,234 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 175,077 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 168,014 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 160,699 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 146,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Fail 16 May 2022 146,732 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 20 May 2021 131,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2021 131,046 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 126,079 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 125,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 108,105 miles

Offside Front Lower crack in screen

Pass 2 Sep 2017 94,268 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 94,262 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 48,331 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,762 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 24,617 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 24,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,366 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 23,752 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 23,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,527 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 18,476 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 14,683 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 RSO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EY06 RSO, 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 RSO registered?

EY06 RSO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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