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NG06 YSJ

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,150 mi
Last recorded121,150 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG06 YSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 121,150 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 121,149 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 118,676 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 118,673 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 115,854 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 115,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 111,744 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 106,996 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 106,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 102,850 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 100,778 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 100,778 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 95,024 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,670 miles

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 23 Mar 2018 90,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 86,430 miles

front bottom arm bushes worn

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front bottom arm bushes worn

Pass 28 May 2015 78,736 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 73,064 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 64,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2012 56,374 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 49,498 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,093 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,807 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

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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NG06 YSJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NG06 YSJ, 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 NG06 YSJ registered?

NG06 YSJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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