MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak gearbox ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak gearbox ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Engine oil level low
Exhaust system corroded
Front wiper blades smearing slightly
Offside & nearside inner driveshaft gaiters leaking
Offside & nearside rear tyres worn, near legal limit, cracking/perishing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working Mirror (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine oil level low
Exhaust system corroded
Offside & nearside inner driveshaft gaiters leaking
Offside & nearside rear tyres worn, near legal limit, cracking/perishing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY56 NEU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 DY56 NEU, 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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What year was DY56 NEU registered?
DY56 NEU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2006.
Is DY56 NEU safe to buy?
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