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YG56 UVK

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,380 mi
Last recorded120,380 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 UVK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 120,380 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 101,076 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 95,472 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 90,498 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,773 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 73,349 miles

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

Obligatory mirror cover missing

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,727 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 68,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,197 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 58,425 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 58,425 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 53,840 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,200 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,003 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,434 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 UVK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UVK, 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 UVK registered?

YG56 UVK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is YG56 UVK safe to buy?

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