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YS06 LXJ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,962 mi
Last recorded140,962 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 LXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 140,962 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 140,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 129,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 118,090 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 113,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 215/4518 (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly misshapen on inner edge 215/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

all coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 111,202 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 111,202 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 105,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres starting to crack

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 105,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres starting to crack

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 98,267 miles

front brake discs slightly worn on insides.

n/s/f tyre wall has slight damage.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 91,217 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 78,872 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,756 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 62,379 miles

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

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 LXJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 LXJ, 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 LXJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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