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HY56 XOF

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,829 mi
Last recorded130,829 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 XOF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 130,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2018 128,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2017 126,066 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 124,004 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 117,902 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 110,194 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r lamp has damage to lense but not showing white light

rear heatsheild insucure

Pass 4 Sep 2013 98,193 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 85,027 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 85,027 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,169 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,735 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERN IMAGE JUST VISIBLE AMD HEADLAMP AIM WITHIN REQUIREMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 2 Dec 2010 68,727 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2010 57,428 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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HY56 XOF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HY56 XOF, 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 HY56 XOF registered?

HY56 XOF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is HY56 XOF safe to buy?

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