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SY06 PMY

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,578 mi
Last recorded123,578 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 PMY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 123,578 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm, (rear most bushes worn) on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms getting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 118,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 109,574 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 109,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure Macpherson strut to hub locator misaligned and bent -fowling anti roll bar link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure Same as for nearside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 101,209 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2017 100,990 miles

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

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

All 4 tyres worn on the inside

All 4 tyres worn on the inside

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 91,131 miles

Both sides front tyres wearing on the inside

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust deteriated

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 91,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both sides front tyres wearing on the inside

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust deteriated

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,602 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)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2014 72,505 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 68,904 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 56,910 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 46,031 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 23 Nov 2009 32,928 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,812 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 31,885 miles

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

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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SY06 PMY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SY06 PMY, 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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What year was SY06 PMY registered?

SY06 PMY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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