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YG56 NPF

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,592 mi
Last recorded155,592 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 NPF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 155,592 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective not affecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 155,592 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective not affecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 146,938 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 146,938 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2021 122,084 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 111,843 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 100,437 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 100,437 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 91,476 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 91,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 79,717 miles

oil leak.

Pass 11 May 2015 68,229 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,533 miles

both rear tyres are damaged on the outer sidewalls

Pass 10 Sep 2013 58,895 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 52,633 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,042 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,549 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,691 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 29,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 NPF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YG56 NPF, 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 NPF registered?

YG56 NPF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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