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YD06 ETK

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,978 mi
Last recorded122,978 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 ETK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2026 122,978 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 112,443 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 102,326 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 91,687 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 88,268 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 83,141 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 83,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2020 77,898 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 77,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 74,506 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 71,136 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 61,646 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 55,854 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 48,606 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 48,606 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,974 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,164 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,991 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,308 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,310 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 ETK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ETK, 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 YD06 ETK registered?

YD06 ETK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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