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EY06 VLO

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

134,267 mi
Last recorded134,267 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 VLO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 134,267 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 134,264 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate incorrect Both. (0.1 (c))

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

Engine oil low.

Nearside Number plate light.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 127,824 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 118,212 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 109,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 104,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn out inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 99,586 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 94,754 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 89,225 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slight deteriorated

power steering rack has slight oil sweat

Pass 12 Mar 2016 83,563 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal @ rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 76,999 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 70,733 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 64,336 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 51,461 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 42,804 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,493 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 VLO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VLO, 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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EY06 VLO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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