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YK06 VNZ

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

211,281 mi
Last recorded211,281 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 VNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 211,281 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 200,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 192,559 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 192,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 183,985 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 174,331 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 94,294 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 94,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 83,249 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 74,817 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 65,934 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 53,117 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,475 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,101 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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YK06 VNZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VNZ, 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 YK06 VNZ registered?

YK06 VNZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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