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YB06 ZVK

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

214,860 mi
Last recorded214,860 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 ZVK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 214,860 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 200,171 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 200,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 178,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 165,309 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 148,577 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 140,151 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 124,187 miles

Recommend fron t wiper blades-starting to smear

Pass 7 Jun 2011 100,844 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 80,918 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jun 2010 80,918 miles

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,664 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 ZVK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZVK, 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 ZVK registered?

YB06 ZVK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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