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YY06 TEU

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,389 mi
Last recorded123,389 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 TEU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 123,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 119,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 119,365 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 113,946 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 102,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

expansion tank has small crack in the top not holding pressure.

o/s/r outer side light not working.

stone chip to wind screen in swept area less than 40mm.

tread depths: both front on 2.5mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 205/55/16 91W.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 92,877 miles

Offside Rear Outer position lamp not working

signs of power steering fluid leak not leaking at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2016 83,045 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 83,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 78,693 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 73,026 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 67,240 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,514 miles

n/s/r door wont open from inside/outside

Fail 20 Jun 2011 43,469 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s/r door wont open from inside/outside

Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,669 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 32,669 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 22,864 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 22,864 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TEU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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