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YF56 BYL

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,411 mi
Last recorded105,411 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 BYL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 105,411 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 99,294 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 99,294 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 96,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 93,687 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 93,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 89,228 miles

engine cover & sill cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 6 Oct 2020 88,375 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 85,636 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 80,548 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 79,559 miles

ALL 4 TYRES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS DETERIORATED

FRONT LOWER ARM CONSOLE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

REAR DISCS AND PADS MAY ATTENTION SOON

Pass 7 Nov 2016 75,476 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 72,241 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 72,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,518 miles

Rear exhasut bracket corroded away

Pass 1 Nov 2013 64,969 miles

slight wheel bearing noise

Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,120 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,671 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 38,084 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 33,268 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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YF56 BYL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YF56 BYL, 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

How do I check the history of YF56 BYL?

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What year was YF56 BYL registered?

YF56 BYL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is YF56 BYL safe to buy?

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