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CV56 YFS

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,193 mi
Last recorded88,193 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 YFS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 88,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 81,703 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 81,703 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 75,803 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,422 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 12 Sep 2014 69,422 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,534 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,524 miles

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2011 33,638 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 27,105 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2009 25,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,992 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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CV56 YFS is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV56 YFS, 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 CV56 YFS registered?

CV56 YFS is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is CV56 YFS safe to buy?

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