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YX06 ZVP

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,486 mi
Last recorded133,486 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 ZVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 133,486 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 125,683 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 113,980 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 113,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 102,136 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 102,135 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 96,307 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 87,870 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 87,759 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2011 79,748 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,218 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 64,430 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 ZVP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX06 ZVP registered?

YX06 ZVP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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