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YH06 ULW

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,553 mi
Last recorded120,553 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 ULW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 120,553 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 120,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 111,872 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 99,047 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,066 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,267 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

underside dirty

Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,249 miles

vehicle underside very dirty

Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,304 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 54,178 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,694 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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YH06 ULW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YH06 ULW, 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 YH06 ULW registered?

YH06 ULW is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is YH06 ULW safe to buy?

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