MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,559 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Engine ticking and gearbox knocking
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front exhaust flexy not fully secure
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Engine ticking and gearbox knocking
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front exhaust flexy not fully secure
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
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YF06 VPV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 YF06 VPV, 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 YF06 VPV registered?
YF06 VPV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2006.
Is YF06 VPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YF06 VPV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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