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YE56 VZL

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,861 mi
Last recorded141,861 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 VZL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 141,861 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 141,861 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 134,582 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

slightly long handbrake travel

Fail 17 May 2018 134,582 miles

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 11 May 2017 128,010 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with deep cracks in tread

rear brake pads wearing low

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 19 Apr 2016 117,157 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked

o/s/r tyre worn slightly unevenly

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2016 117,157 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked

o/s/r tyre worn slightly unevenly

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 113,410 miles

both front tyres badely worn on inner edge

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2014 112,192 miles

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

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

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 99,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

windscreen damaged but not in drivers veiw

Fail 2 Oct 2013 99,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

windscreen damaged but not in drivers veiw

Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,384 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 83,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,779 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,396 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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YE56 VZL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE56 VZL, 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 YE56 VZL registered?

YE56 VZL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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The MOT history for YE56 VZL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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