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YY06 GSZ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,368 mi
Last recorded158,368 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 GSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 158,368 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 151,118 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 138,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexi supporting hangers broken

Fail 4 Feb 2017 138,517 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn heavily on the inner edge

exhaust flexi supporting hangers broken

Pass 4 Mar 2016 112,406 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Mar 2016 112,406 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm, worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 104,968 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 104,968 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 94,131 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 85,902 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 79,866 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 71,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,764 miles

oil level high, when checked before mot test

Pass 4 May 2009 33,556 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 GSZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GSZ, 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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What year was YY06 GSZ registered?

YY06 GSZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 May 2006.

Is YY06 GSZ safe to buy?

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