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MK06 YLM

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,187 mi
Last recorded93,187 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 YLM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 93,187 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 80,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 66,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 62,642 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Near end pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 62,642 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom suspension arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Near end pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 58,155 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 58,155 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 54,004 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 51,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall badly cut

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 46,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,098 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 33,724 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,019 miles

battery light is on

service is due

Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,821 miles

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,494 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 18,934 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 18,934 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YLM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YLM, 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 YLM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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