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YE06 WYZ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,884 mi
Last recorded198,884 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 WYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 198,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 198,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 170,437 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 141,880 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 136,018 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 128,424 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 115,969 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Jul 2013 115,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Apr 2012 111,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn & corroded

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2012 111,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn & corroded

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 95,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 4 Mar 2011 95,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 82,151 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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YE06 WYZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YE06 WYZ, 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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YE06 WYZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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