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YC56 YNZ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,649 mi
Last recorded80,649 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 YNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 80,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 80,623 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 75,705 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 72,486 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 69,373 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 69,369 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 67,695 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jun 2020 67,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2019 65,499 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 63,058 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 59,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

boot will not open

Pass 15 Nov 2016 52,553 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 52,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 43,208 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 43,208 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 39,589 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,436 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 32,901 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 30,009 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 20,847 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 14,755 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 14,755 miles

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

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

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 YNZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 YNZ, 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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YC56 YNZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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