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OY06 YWW

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,985 mi
Last recorded142,985 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 YWW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 142,985 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 142,957 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 138,762 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise centre & rear exhaust silencers outer skins corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 135,032 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 128,182 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 121,165 miles

Offside Front All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 114,232 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 109,543 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 104,435 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 100,908 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,307 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,189 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 90,984 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 90,984 miles

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

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 81,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 83,571 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,233 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,113 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,305 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 34,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YWW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 OY06 YWW, 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 OY06 YWW registered?

OY06 YWW is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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