CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY06 CZG

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,321 mi
Last recorded168,321 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 CZG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 168,321 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 168,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 144,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 tracking advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 121,654 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 106,465 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 106,463 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 96,006 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,855 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,519 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 80,519 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 75,154 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,460 miles

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

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

both front wipers deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2012 70,459 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,714 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 44,734 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,125 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY06 CZG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YY06 CZG, 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

How do I check the history of YY06 CZG?

You can check the full history of YY06 CZG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY06 CZG registered?

YY06 CZG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is YY06 CZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY06 CZG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY06 CZG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY06 CZG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.