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FD56 YOJ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,047 mi
Last recorded153,047 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 YOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 153,047 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 153,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 139,088 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 137,000 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 135,082 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 111,919 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 96,642 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 86,568 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 77,060 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 60,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,755 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Dec 2009 44,943 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FD56 YOJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FD56 YOJ, 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 FD56 YOJ registered?

FD56 YOJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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