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OV06 YGJ

2006 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,522 mi
Last recorded91,522 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 YGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 91,522 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 88,834 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 88,833 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 86,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 83,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 80,342 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 79,160 miles

front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

n/s/f tyre cut in tread

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 17 Nov 2020 79,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

n/s/f tyre cut in tread

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Nov 2019 76,875 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 71,995 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 71,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 66,544 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 60,753 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread perished & inner tread feathered

Pass 1 Dec 2015 54,270 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 47,937 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 43,303 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 35,573 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 29,379 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 24,079 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 19,620 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 16,000 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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OV06 YGJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YGJ, 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 YGJ registered?

OV06 YGJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 May 2006.

Is OV06 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV06 YGJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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