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RE06 JYT

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,010 mi
Last recorded32,010 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 JYT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 32,010 miles

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2025 30,073 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 29,273 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottom of rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 28,909 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 28,683 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 28,307 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 28,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 27,933 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 27,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 27,212 miles

nearside and offside front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 5 Apr 2017 26,919 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres badly perished and split on sidewalls - need replacing now

Pass 1 Apr 2016 26,367 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres badly perished - recommend replacing asap

Fail 1 Apr 2016 26,367 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres badly perished - recommend replacing asap

Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,656 miles

rear tyres perishing and starting to split. May need replacing soon

Pass 2 Apr 2014 24,611 miles

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,250 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,331 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,198 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 17,173 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 13,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 JYT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 RE06 JYT, 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 RE06 JYT registered?

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

Is RE06 JYT safe to buy?

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