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YX06 YMM

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,336 mi
Last recorded171,336 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 YMM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 171,336 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 171,336 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 157,242 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 144,375 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 127,732 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 113,423 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 94,802 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 94,695 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 69,144 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,406 miles

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

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

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

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 YMM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YX06 YMM, 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 YX06 YMM registered?

YX06 YMM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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