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YG06 EXH

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,287 mi
Last recorded131,287 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 EXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 131,287 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 124,556 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 124,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 120,467 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 120,467 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 109,792 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 99,935 miles

SLIGHT TEAR O/S/R TYRE

Fail 31 May 2012 99,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT TEAR O/S/R TYRE

Pass 2 Jun 2011 86,966 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 86,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 70,088 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 50,910 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EXH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG06 EXH, 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 YG06 EXH registered?

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

Is YG06 EXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG06 EXH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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