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MT56 YOG

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,661 mi
Last recorded150,661 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 150,661 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 129,745 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 107,517 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 103,132 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 99,601 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 99,601 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2014 93,526 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 93,526 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 83,526 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 75,103 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,424 miles

oil leak from reverse switch

Pass 15 Dec 2010 59,056 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 35,915 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 YOG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 MT56 YOG, 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 YOG registered?

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

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