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YC56 WBV

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,488 mi
Last recorded132,488 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 WBV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 132,488 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive reduced power notification on dash (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothj (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear back plates corroded/splitting

Fail 1 Feb 2025 132,480 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both=205/50/17=close to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive reduced power notification on dash (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothj (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear back plates corroded/splitting

Pass 6 Feb 2024 124,634 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 122,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 111,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror cover missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Nov 2020 100,970 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror cover missing

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 Nov 2020 100,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror cover missing

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 May 2019 95,772 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 91,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 10 May 2018 91,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 May 2017 82,066 miles

Rear number plate loose

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 15 May 2017 82,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear number plate loose

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 May 2016 80,470 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 80,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 72,996 miles

Engine Management light on

Pass 10 Jun 2014 65,558 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,022 miles

slightly mishaped

Fail 12 Jun 2012 49,353 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,353 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,875 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 24,876 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 20,953 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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YC56 WBV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WBV, 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 WBV registered?

YC56 WBV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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