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RE06 JYK

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,128 mi
Last recorded135,128 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 JYK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 135,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 23 Apr 2019 135,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 26 Apr 2018 128,971 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated / movement

Exhaust system in a corroded condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2017 121,893 miles

Both rear tyre valve stems deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Slight movement in both front suspension arm bush's

Fail 25 Apr 2017 121,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre valve stems deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Slight movement in both front suspension arm bush's

Pass 29 Apr 2016 115,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass held with tape (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen chipped (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 109,077 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside wiper split

offside rear antiroll bar link slight movement

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2015 109,077 miles

nearside wiper split

offside rear antiroll bar link slight movement

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Apr 2014 102,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 96,005 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear lamp cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2013 96,005 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear lamp cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2012 90,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chip in windscreen in zone A just in 10mm circle

front pads 80% worn

n/s/f wheel slightly buckled and n/s/r wheel slightly buckled

o/s/f track rod end lock nut not been fully tightened,been like it for a while??

Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,548 miles

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

plastic inn er wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 79,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2009 73,607 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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RE06 JYK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE06 JYK, 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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RE06 JYK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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