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MT56 YOC

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,397 mi
Last recorded133,397 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 YOC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 133,397 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear DOOR DAMAGED

Fail 3 Aug 2023 133,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear DOOR DAMAGED

Pass 5 Aug 2022 128,695 miles

Offside Rear DOOR DAMAGED BUT NO SHARP EDGES

Fail 3 Aug 2022 128,675 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH REAR (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear DOOR DAMAGED BUT NO SHARP EDGES

Pass 3 Aug 2021 120,069 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 120,069 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 106,117 miles

Advise rear side lights not working

Fail 4 Aug 2020 106,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Advise rear side lights not working

Pass 6 Aug 2019 94,097 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 84,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 76,302 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 73,903 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,703 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 10 Jan 2014 60,839 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 47,590 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 38,641 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 30,821 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 23,959 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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MT56 YOC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MT56 YOC, 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 MT56 YOC registered?

MT56 YOC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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