MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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))
CENTRE EXHAUST RUSTY
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
centre exhaust box rusty
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both front tyres 2-3mm inner edge
both rear tyres slightly misshaped
front tracking
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was YC56 OVX registered?
YC56 OVX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 October 2006.
Is YC56 OVX safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC56 OVX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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