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YG56 ULA

2006 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,122 mi
Last recorded144,122 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 ULA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 144,122 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 137,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside door mirror glass missing

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

exhaust system poor condition

Fail 27 Jul 2023 137,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside door mirror glass missing

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

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

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2022 129,559 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 120,019 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 116,048 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 102,872 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 102,872 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 61,166 miles

Front power steering pump has slight seepage from component

Pass 15 Jul 2016 53,294 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 51,231 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded

Nearside rear light outer casing slightly carcked

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 46,063 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn off on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2013 41,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre worn off on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 35,856 miles

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

front reg plate cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,829 miles

front brake pads getting low slightly

o/s/f tyre getting low (3mm)

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,719 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 24,719 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,538 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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YG56 ULA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ULA, 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 ULA registered?

YG56 ULA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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