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YG56 NPC

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

119,803 mi
Last recorded119,803 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 NPC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 119,803 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 113,281 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 107,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 99,494 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 93,450 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 87,395 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 87,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2019 85,023 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 81,410 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,874 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 72,322 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 68,669 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 64,592 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 61,628 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 54,945 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 52,272 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,865 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 22,948 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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YG56 NPC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YG56 NPC, 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 YG56 NPC registered?

YG56 NPC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is YG56 NPC safe to buy?

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