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YC06 ZTR

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,191 mi
Last recorded95,191 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 ZTR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 95,191 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 95,191 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 84,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2025 84,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn + boot splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid low (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 78,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 76,035 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 73,418 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 70,913 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 68,949 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 63,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,938 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,156 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,943 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,675 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,283 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,502 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 33,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 28,504 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,750 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,516 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 13,794 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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YC06 ZTR is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC06 ZTR, 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 YC06 ZTR registered?

YC06 ZTR is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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The MOT history for YC06 ZTR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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