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YD06 ESF

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,398 mi
Last recorded94,398 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 ESF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 94,398 miles

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 3 Feb 2016 94,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 14 Mar 2015 87,206 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,732 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 83,732 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 74,943 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,029 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,509 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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YD06 ESF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD06 ESF, 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 YD06 ESF registered?

YD06 ESF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2006.

Is YD06 ESF safe to buy?

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