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PX56 UYM

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,539 mi
Last recorded148,539 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 UYM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 148,539 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 143,775 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 143,775 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 132,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear park brake slightly low performance

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 119,368 miles

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

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

steering rack has slight leak at N/S

Pass 24 Sep 2013 111,310 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 104,575 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 97,042 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 84,053 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 62,116 miles

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

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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PX56 UYM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PX56 UYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX56 UYM registered?

PX56 UYM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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