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MK06 YBJ

2006 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,323 mi
Last recorded136,323 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 YBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 136,323 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 136,321 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 127,568 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 116,874 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 107,318 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 107,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 91,974 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,298 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 79,298 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nsr and Osr tyres perished on sidewalls

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 65,280 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nsr and Osr tyres perished on sidewalls

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 60,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 54,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,494 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 48,494 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,887 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,739 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,155 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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MK06 YBJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MK06 YBJ, 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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MK06 YBJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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