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YY06 MFN

2006 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,545 mi
Last recorded176,545 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 MFN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 176,545 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

service and parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Nov 2016 162,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 162,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 152,153 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 149,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 146,277 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 138,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 131,604 miles

underbody and sills fitted, not allowing full inspection of sills and underbody

Fail 31 Mar 2011 131,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underbody and sills fitted, not allowing full inspection of sills and underbody

Pass 26 Feb 2010 114,000 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 89,375 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 MFN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MFN, 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 MFN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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