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OV06 YJC

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,093 mi
Last recorded127,093 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 YJC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 127,093 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 116,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.5mm inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.5mm inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad thickness 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 109,870 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 109,869 miles

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

Central Lower Engine mounting excessively loose Lower rear dog bone engine mount excessively worn (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 102,324 miles

Rear Exhaust Mount Broke

Rear Exhaust Rusty & Leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2021 95,465 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 11 May 2021 93,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 90,442 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 86,890 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 81,561 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 77,314 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)

Pass 10 May 2016 71,907 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 61,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,549 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,024 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 49,682 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,954 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 44,954 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,545 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 YJC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YJC, 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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OV06 YJC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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