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OY06 YVD

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,390 mi
Last recorded155,390 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 YVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 155,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 145,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly requires adjustment (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 138,722 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 138,719 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2022 130,404 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 119,763 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 119,760 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 106,336 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 92,597 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 91,407 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 91,407 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 89,900 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 88,927 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 88,927 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper piston (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,184 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 87,084 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,222 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 85,184 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 83,877 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 82,408 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,917 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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OY06 YVD is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OY06 YVD, 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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OY06 YVD is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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