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YE06 XNY

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,562 mi
Last recorded123,562 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 123,562 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 123,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2024 119,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 119,939 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 115,609 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 113,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 109,653 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 107,567 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 104,819 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 100,656 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 91,560 miles

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 20 May 2016 88,791 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 86,792 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 83,829 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 80,138 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 80,138 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,007 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,390 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010
Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,107 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 XNY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YE06 XNY, 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 YE06 XNY registered?

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

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