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YA06 YDY

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,822 mi
Last recorded193,822 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 YDY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 193,822 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 179,741 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 172,435 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 172,435 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 165,838 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 151,238 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 137,242 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 137,242 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 125,937 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 113,641 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 99,443 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 85,830 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 85,830 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
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YA06 YDY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YDY, 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 YDY registered?

YA06 YDY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is YA06 YDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA06 YDY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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