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YY06 CZA

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

225,382 mi
Last recorded225,382 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 225,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gear box mount defective

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 225,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gear box mount defective

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 214,388 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective support missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 214,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device ineffective ball joint locking nut (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached shock absorber mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective support missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 210,222 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 191,589 miles

lowered suspension fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 171,965 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 171,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 147,934 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 147,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 136,064 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 120,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust boxes corroding

slight corrosion front brake discs

Fail 25 Mar 2014 120,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust boxes corroding

slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2013 98,473 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 98,473 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

offside front tyre inner band worn

Pass 24 Feb 2012 83,757 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 83,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2011 83,085 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 74,484 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 66,418 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2009 66,418 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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YY06 CZA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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