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YX06 UOP

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,427 mi
Last recorded79,427 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 UOP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 79,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front subframe corroed

rear subframe corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2023 79,419 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front subframe corroed

rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 77,963 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 77,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 75,977 miles

rear tyres perishing

washers weak

Pass 6 Mar 2020 74,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

washers slightly weak

Fail 5 Mar 2020 74,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

washers slightly weak

Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,094 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 69,374 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 66,995 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 66,995 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 63,970 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges......

Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,875 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge...

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,979 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracking

engine management light is on

Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,856 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 54,856 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management warning light is on all of the time

rear registration plate is begining to deteriate

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,951 miles

engine management light is on.

oil light is on.

rear brake pads are getting thin.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 51,951 miles

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

engine management light is on.

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

oil light is on.

rear brake pads are getting thin.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,699 miles

rear disc pads may be getting low

unable to check rear near side seat belt correctly due to a child seat

Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,447 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 34,564 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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YX06 UOP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX06 UOP, 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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YX06 UOP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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