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RE56 GYA

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,509 mi
Last recorded144,509 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 GYA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 144,509 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 144,321 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 136,217 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 129,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 127,825 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 18 Jan 2020 126,887 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight weep pas rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 125,763 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 125,762 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 123,380 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 117,772 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 111,010 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 100,200 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 98,109 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 95,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 95,237 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 91,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 88,191 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 88,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 84,106 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2009 67,559 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 67,559 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RE56 GYA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RE56 GYA, 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 RE56 GYA registered?

RE56 GYA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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