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YS06 LXG

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

176,481 mi
Last recorded176,481 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 LXG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 176,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake imbalance

Pass 27 Jun 2018 169,576 miles

handbrake imbalance n/s

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencers deteriorating

n/s front bottom ball joint gaiter perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2017 152,501 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack behind mirror out aide drivers view (8.3.1d)

o/s/r/f outer mirror casing damaged

Pass 19 May 2016 138,900 miles

TEMP REPAIR TO O/S DOOR MIRROR COVER ..

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2016 138,830 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror cover broke (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2015 127,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 127,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

offside front headlight poor beam image

Pass 20 May 2014 113,145 miles

front discs..............

nearside front & rear tyres........

Fail 17 May 2014 113,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs..............

nearside front & rear tyres........

Pass 21 May 2013 97,772 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 81,038 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 70,142 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 56,521 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,535 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

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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YS06 LXG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YS06 LXG, 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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YS06 LXG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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