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YE56 XTU

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,330 mi
Last recorded142,330 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 XTU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 142,330 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 137,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing rear most bush (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 132,588 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 132,588 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 126,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rearmost (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 122,107 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 113,155 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 104,731 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 98,359 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 92,691 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 91,849 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 XTU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE56 XTU registered?

YE56 XTU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is YE56 XTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE56 XTU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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