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YC56 OVX

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

154,343 mi
Last recorded154,343 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 OVX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 154,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 24 May 2023 145,701 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 137,593 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 128,731 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 121,328 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST RUSTY

Pass 14 Jun 2019 114,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box rusty

Pass 31 May 2018 105,267 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 May 2017 97,166 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 90,346 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,389 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,203 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 65,232 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,952 miles

both front tyres 2-3mm inner edge

both rear tyres slightly misshaped

front tracking

Pass 5 Nov 2011 47,086 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 40,896 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,003 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 34,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YC56 OVX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YC56 OVX, 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 YC56 OVX registered?

YC56 OVX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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