CarVerify

Free Car Check

RF06 YYT

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,455 mi
Last recorded148,455 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 YYT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 148,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2019 142,078 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak Coolant reservoir cracked ()

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 142,078 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak Coolant reservoir cracked ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 130,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front shockers weak

exhaust corroded

front brake discs lipped

front pads low

front tyres on 3mm

rear coil springs corroded

rear inner pads obscured by calipers

Fail 17 Feb 2018 130,544 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light light lens damaged admitting white light when stop lamps applied (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front shockers weak

exhaust corroded

front brake discs lipped

front pads low

front tyres on 3mm

rear coil springs corroded

rear inner pads obscured by calipers

Pass 16 Feb 2017 122,384 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 114,793 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system rusty

oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Feb 2016 114,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system rusty

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Feb 2015 100,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 68,248 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 5 Jul 2012 64,994 miles

boot lock faulty

Pass 13 Jul 2011 51,163 miles

advise brake pedal rubber wearing

advise nail in nsr tyre.

advise rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 51,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise brake pedal rubber wearing

advise nail in nsr tyre.

advise rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 105,040 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 78,057 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RF06 YYT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue 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 RF06 YYT, 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

How do I check the history of RF06 YYT?

You can check the full history of RF06 YYT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RF06 YYT registered?

RF06 YYT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is RF06 YYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF06 YYT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF06 YYT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RF06 YYT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.