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YT06 MVP

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,780 mi
Last recorded130,780 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 MVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 130,780 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 130,780 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 124,466 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 124,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 118,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 109,742 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 102,153 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 95,068 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 83,317 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 83,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 56,540 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 56,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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YT06 MVP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YT06 MVP, 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 YT06 MVP registered?

YT06 MVP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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