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YA06 FHW

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,244 mi
Last recorded135,244 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 FHW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 135,244 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 128,890 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 122,850 miles

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Apr 2017 122,523 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2016 115,622 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 108,695 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 108,695 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 99,244 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 99,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 89,578 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Jun 2012 82,080 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 71,330 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 26,656 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 54,056 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 54,052 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

noise on front end rubbing on new braket not central

Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,923 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FHW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FHW, 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 YA06 FHW registered?

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

Is YA06 FHW safe to buy?

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