MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
coil springs corroded
exhaust corroded
rear brake pads wearing low
slightly long handbrake travel
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
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
n/s/r tyre slightly cracked
o/s/r tyre worn slightly unevenly
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
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
both front tyres badely worn on inner edge
rear heat shield insecure
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
windscreen damaged but not in drivers veiw
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
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YE56 VZL safe to buy?
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