MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear 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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wipers smear slightly.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wipers smear slightly.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
vehicle tyres have different speed rates 91h 91t 94v
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
vehicle tyres have different speed rates 91h 91t 94v
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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YH06 XHU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YH06 XHU, 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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YH06 XHU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.
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