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LJ06 YHY

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,140 mi
Last recorded119,140 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 YHY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 119,140 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 115,272 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 108,748 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 100,923 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge,small cuts present.

slight damage to front number ,however remains secure and legable.

wear lips developing on edges of both front brake discs.

Fail 10 Dec 2018 100,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge section. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge,small cuts present.

slight damage to front number ,however remains secure and legable.

wear lips developing on edges of both front brake discs.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 92,875 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 83,283 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 83,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 66,061 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 66,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 56,289 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front no plate slighty cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,026 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 36,681 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,566 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,847 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 25,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

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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LJ06 YHY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LJ06 YHY, 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 LJ06 YHY registered?

LJ06 YHY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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