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YG06 DCF

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,957 mi
Last recorded75,957 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 DCF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 75,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.5mm,legal limit is 1.6mm.Balding on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 75,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.5mm,legal limit is 1.6mm.Balding on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 64,830 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 60,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 56,181 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 56,181 miles

Emissions not tested Insufficient engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 52,821 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 47,197 miles

Coolant level below minimum.

High level stop lamp flickering.

Nearside Front Bulb holder in poor condition

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering rack damp but no leak visible.

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level stop lamp. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 47,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant level below minimum.

High level stop lamp flickering.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering rack damp but no leak visible.

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level stop lamp. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 42,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge and cracking inner wall

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 42,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge and cracking inner wall

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 34,384 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 34,067 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,561 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 27,587 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 24,452 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 21,942 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 19,369 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 16,470 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 13,100 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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YG06 DCF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG06 DCF, 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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YG06 DCF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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