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YX06 YMJ

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,568 mi
Last recorded82,568 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 YMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 82,568 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2025 82,568 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 75,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 72,975 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 72,973 miles

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2022 70,062 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 70,062 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 68,167 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 68,165 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2019 66,410 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping inner edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Park brake lever slightly high

Rear Exhaust heat shield slight insecure

Fail 30 Dec 2019 66,410 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping inner edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Park brake lever slightly high

Rear Exhaust heat shield slight insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2019 64,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 64,215 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 61,327 miles

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

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

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 12 Jan 2017 57,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 53,166 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 48,546 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 44,034 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 40,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2011 36,579 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 33,673 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,441 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,873 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 YMJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YMJ, 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 YMJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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