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YY06 XPT

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,884 mi
Last recorded161,884 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 XPT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 161,884 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 136,166 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 130,851 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both N/S&O/S, worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 130,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both N/S&O/S, worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 124,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 121,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 114,759 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 105,332 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 105,332 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 98,535 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,682 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 83,450 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 74,172 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 61,239 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,703 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 30,942 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 23 Jul 2010 30,942 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Jul 2009 19,825 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 XPT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XPT, 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 XPT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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