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YG06 WRU

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,369 mi
Last recorded162,369 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 WRU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 162,369 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 155,082 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 155,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 147,355 miles

wheels marked.front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Jan 2014 134,560 miles

both rear tyres on wear bands and worn on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2013 125,893 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 1 Feb 2012 118,884 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 2 Feb 2011 111,378 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 98,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2009 75,580 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 75,580 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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 WRU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YG06 WRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG06 WRU registered?

YG06 WRU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is YG06 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG06 WRU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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