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AE56 BYT

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,538 mi
Last recorded43,538 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 BYT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,538 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 43,538 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,402 miles

Both rear tyres worn inside edges

Pass 12 Oct 2009 25,187 miles

Headlamp kick up wrong way, adjusted down. Also hot spot on border line, hense pass advise

Pass 19 Oct 2006 7 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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AE56 BYT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE56 BYT, 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 AE56 BYT registered?

AE56 BYT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is AE56 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 BYT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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