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YY06 CYV

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

177,538 mi
Last recorded177,538 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 CYV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 177,538 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 177,538 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

front brakes noisey

nearside front wheel damaged

offside headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 1 Nov 2013 163,143 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 163,133 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 144,513 miles

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2012 144,511 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 31 May 2011 132,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs wearing

Pass 31 May 2011 132,567 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs wearing

Pass 1 Jun 2010 122,026 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2009 112,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 112,927 miles

Nearside Front 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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YY06 CYV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YY06 CYV, 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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YY06 CYV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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