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OV06 YGY

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,107 mi
Last recorded140,107 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 YGY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 140,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 130,790 miles

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

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 30 Jun 2018 120,573 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 1 Jul 2017 112,470 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,998 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,600 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 90,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 82,005 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 82,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 58,457 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 44,090 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 44,090 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,050 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,947 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 YGY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YGY, 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 OV06 YGY registered?

OV06 YGY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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