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OV56 YFY

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,822 mi
Last recorded59,822 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 YFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 59,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 55,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 49,625 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 43,018 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 42,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 42,452 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 41,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 39,706 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 38,288 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 36,278 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 36,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep perishing and cracking on outer edge and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep perishing and cracking on outer edge and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 33,759 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker greater than 40mm within swept area of windscreen ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,493 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 29,737 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 26,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 24,775 miles

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

OSF tyre perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 21,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 18,952 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 14,953 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 10,666 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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OV56 YFY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OV56 YFY, 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 OV56 YFY registered?

OV56 YFY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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