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LU06 CYF

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,895 mi
Last recorded172,895 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU06 CYF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 172,895 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 172,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Unable to open boot lid

Pass 30 Nov 2017 159,902 miles

eml illuminated

Fail 28 Nov 2017 159,898 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

eml illuminated

Pass 30 Aug 2016 151,127 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 143,100 miles

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

N/S/F AND O/S/F INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 137,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 137,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 128,188 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 128,127 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Apr 2013 128,107 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 112,177 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 94,337 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 75,498 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 52,607 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 34,169 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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LU06 CYF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LU06 CYF, 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 LU06 CYF registered?

LU06 CYF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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