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FE06 YHX

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,761 mi
Last recorded170,761 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 YHX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 170,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 170,753 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 149,480 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 145,069 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 135,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 115,275 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 95,712 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 76,674 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,795 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 66,533 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2015 66,533 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,908 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,585 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 48,325 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,734 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,090 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Feb 2009 25,181 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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FE06 YHX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FE06 YHX, 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 FE06 YHX registered?

FE06 YHX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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