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YT06 OEP

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,927 mi
Last recorded100,927 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 OEP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 100,927 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 100,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 81,356 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 70,772 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,822 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 47,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,822 miles

2 x front tyres wearing on inside edge

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil low

Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,706 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 20 Mar 2014 32,739 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,497 miles

oil level on min

slight oil leak from oil filter

Fail 20 Mar 2013 29,497 miles

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

oil level on min

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,992 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 22,476 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 19,009 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,249 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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YT06 OEP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT06 OEP, 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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YT06 OEP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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