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YT06 VWG

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

184,565 mi
Last recorded184,565 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 VWG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 184,565 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 175,589 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 175,587 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 167,921 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 163,767 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 163,766 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 155,577 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower towing eye fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to see due to under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 155,577 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower towing eye fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to see due to under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 146,232 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 136,977 miles

Offside Front WORN ON INSIDE EDGE BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Offside Rear WORN ON INSIDE EDGE BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Fail 25 Nov 2016 136,977 miles

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

Offside Front WORN ON INSIDE EDGE BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Offside Rear WORN ON INSIDE EDGE BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Pass 1 Feb 2016 129,488 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 128,938 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on inner & outer edge

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 128,938 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre bald on inner & outer edge

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 120,543 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 120,541 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 111,522 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 111,519 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 101,497 miles

front number plate deterioating

Pass 22 Jun 2011 85,734 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 63,151 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 39,455 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 39,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 VWG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VWG, 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 VWG registered?

YT06 VWG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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