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YY06 GRK

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,026 mi
Last recorded133,026 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 GRK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 133,026 miles

advise offside rear brake calaper damp

Pass 8 Nov 2013 124,918 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 124,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 115,767 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 106,171 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 97,009 miles

n/s/r tyre - cut in outer sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,138 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 74,486 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 GRK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GRK, 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 YY06 GRK registered?

YY06 GRK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is YY06 GRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY06 GRK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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