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OE06 YAJ

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,362 mi
Last recorded156,362 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 YAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 156,362 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 156,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2021 127,127 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 124,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2019 120,177 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 113,513 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 107,847 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

Pass 12 May 2016 102,351 miles

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

front number plate starting to peel

Pass 21 May 2015 94,854 miles

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

Nearside rear handbrake poor. Suspect sticking caliper.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,929 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wear on inner edges and perishing

o/s/f and n/s/f whishbone rear bushes slight wear

Fail 3 Jun 2014 87,929 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wear on inner edges and perishing

o/s/f and n/s/f whishbone rear bushes slight wear

Fail 23 May 2013 81,821 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 81,821 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 74,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2012 73,905 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 65,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

uneven wear on n/s/f tyre inner edge.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 57,175 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 50,913 miles

Child seat fitted in nearside rear, unable to fully inspect the seat belt.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OE06 YAJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OE06 YAJ, 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 OE06 YAJ registered?

OE06 YAJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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