MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front shock absorbers very bouncy
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine cover and under trays fitted
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine cover and under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside front tyre starting to feather on inside edge.
Nearside rear tyre at 3mm on outside edge.
Rear inner pads wearing low, approx 3-4000 miles.
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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YX06 ZVC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 ZVC, 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 ZVC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.
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