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YB06 LXP

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,302 mi
Last recorded188,302 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 LXP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 188,302 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulder both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 182,217 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system outer skin peeling off

Fail 9 Oct 2021 182,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system outer skin peeling off

Pass 9 Oct 2020 173,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear of exhaust deteriated

Fail 9 Oct 2020 173,602 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear of exhaust deteriated

Pass 9 Oct 2019 164,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriated

Pass 8 Oct 2018 159,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 153,812 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 153,753 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Central Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 147,034 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 134,991 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 129,933 miles

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 122,255 miles

center exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2012 114,819 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 92,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,487 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 67,184 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 59,358 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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YB06 LXP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB06 LXP, 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 YB06 LXP registered?

YB06 LXP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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