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YF56 OWB

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,357 mi
Last recorded84,357 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 84,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 78,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (edges) remaining tread 3.0 mm - 4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (edges) remaining tread 3.0mm - 4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,930 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Oil leak driveshaft area ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 75,930 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak driveshaft area ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 73,235 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small stonechip (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from gearbox ,offside driveshaft seal

rear silencer bracket missing

Fail 17 Mar 2017 73,235 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure and splitting (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small stonechip (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from gearbox ,offside driveshaft seal

rear silencer bracket missing

Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,970 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,626 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 63,009 miles

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

offside front tyre low inner

Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,009 miles

offside front tyre low inner

Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,731 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,582 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 55,582 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,605 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,538 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 OWB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF56 OWB, 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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YF56 OWB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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