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HV56 YVP

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,817 mi
Last recorded138,817 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 YVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 138,817 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 138,817 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 135,910 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 135,909 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 131,375 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 126,982 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension and components covered in underseal

Pass 5 Jan 2022 122,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 122,481 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 116,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 108,497 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 103,750 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front wipers deteriated

high level stop lamp innop

n/s/r inner sidelamp innop

Pass 16 Jun 2017 96,749 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wipers deteriated

Fail 15 Jun 2017 96,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wipers deteriated

Pass 24 Jun 2016 88,723 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 88,723 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,493 miles

exhaust rear section support corroded

front tyres low on tread 2mm

Pass 18 Jun 2012 50,500 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 42,908 miles

brake ballance on limit

Pass 12 Nov 2010 34,153 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 34,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 26,617 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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HV56 YVP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 HV56 YVP, 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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HV56 YVP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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