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YD06 XBF

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,270 mi
Last recorded130,270 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 XBF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 130,270 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage on side wall

Nearside Rear tyre starting to ware uneven

Oil leak ()

dpf has been repaired and engine light on

front intercooler pipe split

Pass 21 May 2015 115,602 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 112,566 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 108,944 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 108,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 106,500 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 101,096 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 84,672 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 81,512 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 81,508 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 61,150 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 61,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XBF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBF, 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 XBF registered?

YD06 XBF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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