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MT56 YOF

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,344 mi
Last recorded191,344 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 191,344 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 191,198 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 181,937 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 181,652 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced os & n/s on dip (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 174,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 174,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 164,339 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 142,711 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 142,711 miles

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

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

front dip beam not bright advise new bulbs

Pass 9 Nov 2016 102,117 miles

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

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated, but system still supported

Pass 4 Nov 2015 51,942 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 17 Nov 2014 32,084 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 29,070 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 27,210 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 25,135 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,140 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres uneven tyre wear

Pass 18 Nov 2009 20,872 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 YOF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YOF, 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 YOF registered?

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

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