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FD56 YOK

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

225,808 mi
Last recorded225,808 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 YOK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 225,808 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 225,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 211,819 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 197,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 197,853 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 184,277 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 184,277 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 169,661 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 154,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust bracket broken still adequately supported

Pass 18 Sep 2017 140,483 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 124,180 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 124,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 117,265 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 117,166 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 107,036 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 98,548 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

All brake pads getting low

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 94,772 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 87,666 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 87,666 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 80,879 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 80,518 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 78,637 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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FD56 YOK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YOK, 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 FD56 YOK registered?

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

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