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MK06 YBR

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,519 mi
Last recorded25,519 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 YBR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 25,519 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 19,160 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 17,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 16,559 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 16,515 miles

both front wipers slightly smearing.

n/s headlamp washer not working.

rear plate laminate cracked.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 156,097 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,134 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 14,010 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 14,010 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 12,797 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 11,622 miles

offside front tyre wall poor

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 YBR is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MK06 YBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK06 YBR registered?

MK06 YBR is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is MK06 YBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK06 YBR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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