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NH06 YPW

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,944 mi
Last recorded129,944 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH06 YPW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 129,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes plastic coating swelling signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front light scratches across windscreen

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing body corrosion no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both cable ends too calipers corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 27 May 2026 129,944 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb dull (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes plastic coating swelling signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure mount corroded (4.10 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front light scratches across windscreen

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing body corrosion no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both cable ends too calipers corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 127,336 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front light scratches across windscreen

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 122,599 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 117,287 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 110,365 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 103,544 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 95,588 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 95,588 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 89,109 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2018 79,249 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 79,245 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,841 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 57,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2015 44,782 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 6 Jul 2015 44,775 miles

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

**rear brake discs corroded**

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Jul 2014 34,772 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 20,030 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 18,747 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 18,747 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,621 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 13,898 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 11,841 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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NH06 YPW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NH06 YPW, 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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NH06 YPW is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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