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YC56 YNY

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,248 mi
Last recorded181,248 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 YNY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 181,248 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 18 Jan 2022 181,151 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 23 Feb 2021 170,352 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 170,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 162,426 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 162,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 152,945 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2019 152,945 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 x 55 x 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 139,417 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2018 139,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2017 129,084 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 128,979 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 119,259 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 119,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 109,926 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 100,732 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2014 100,732 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 81,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,948 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,932 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 YNY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YNY, 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 YNY registered?

YC56 YNY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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