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YG56 NPE

2006 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,183 mi
Last recorded120,183 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 NPE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 120,183 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

both wing mirrors damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2025 120,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

both wing mirrors damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2024 115,682 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 115,682 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 110,700 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 105,719 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 101,572 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 97,533 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 97,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 93,573 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 88,419 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 83,335 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 77,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Aug 2016 77,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 71,804 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 50,355 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,028 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 35,583 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise front brake pads about 70% worn ,

Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,516 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 NPE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NPE, 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 YG56 NPE registered?

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

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