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YK06 MWP

2006 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,410 mi
Last recorded130,410 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 MWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 130,410 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 130,298 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2024 124,360 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 123,105 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 122,260 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 120,626 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 115,600 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 109,110 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 109,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 102,705 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 97,098 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 97,004 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 89,962 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 6 May 2014 86,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 79,378 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,448 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,083 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,174 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

ns front tyre scrubing on inside edge

os front tyre scrubing on inside edge

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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YK06 MWP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YK06 MWP, 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 YK06 MWP registered?

YK06 MWP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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