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YB06 ZXS

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,119 mi
Last recorded159,119 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 ZXS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 159,119 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 149,764 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear exhaust tail pipe bracket rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front number plate cracked (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread getting low 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 140,624 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 140,531 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hanger broken but adequately supported

Pass 26 Nov 2016 131,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sills covere

Fail 24 Nov 2016 131,307 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sills covere

Pass 3 Jun 2015 117,462 miles

Drivers side door mirror cover damaged.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 117,467 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Drivers side door mirror cover damaged.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 110,218 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 92,089 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 92,089 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 70,105 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 70,105 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 37,708 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,681 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 17,190 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 ZXS is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZXS, 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 ZXS registered?

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

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