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YA06 BPX

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,715 mi
Last recorded172,715 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 BPX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 172,715 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 10 Jun 2019 172,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 13 Jun 2018 148,180 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 136,249 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 122,267 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 112,320 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 12 May 2015 112,320 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 20 May 2014 99,863 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 23 May 2013 88,753 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 77,382 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 May 2012 77,382 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear lower stabilizer arm bushes starting to split

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 May 2011 67,147 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 55,736 miles

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 May 2009 42,271 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)

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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YA06 BPX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YA06 BPX, 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 YA06 BPX registered?

YA06 BPX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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