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YD06 RCT

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,351 mi
Last recorded138,351 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 RCT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 138,351 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 138,351 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 121,748 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 121,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 104,161 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 104,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 90,733 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 73,489 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,324 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,922 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 47,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,395 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 39,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 29,845 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 29,845 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 21,882 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 21,882 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)

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 RCT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YD06 RCT, 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 RCT registered?

YD06 RCT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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The MOT history for YD06 RCT shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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