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OV06 YGG

2006 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,213 mi
Last recorded72,213 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 YGG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,213 miles

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

all four tyres slightly bald on edges

Pass 19 May 2014 62,601 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 55,262 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall Cracked

Offside Front Tyre Worn From Edges

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

Pass 23 May 2012 48,262 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 41,372 miles

Nearside 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 19 May 2010 32,455 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 13,948 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 13,948 miles

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

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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OV06 YGG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OV06 YGG, 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 OV06 YGG registered?

OV06 YGG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 May 2006.

Is OV06 YGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV06 YGG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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