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YF06 VRC

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,607 mi
Last recorded193,607 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 VRC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 193,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 187,430 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2022 178,851 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 178,851 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 168,907 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 149,161 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 148,309 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 148,309 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 141,740 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 141,740 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 126,521 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 126,521 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 108,619 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,966 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 14 Apr 2015 90,966 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 75,230 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,646 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,769 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 39,464 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 32,357 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 32,357 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2009 23,530 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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YF06 VRC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF06 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

YF06 VRC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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