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YG56 YLU

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,078 mi
Last recorded85,078 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 YLU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 85,078 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2019 85,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper slide cap missing

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 81,550 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,616 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to ply cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 40,159 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 14 Apr 2015 28,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 27,864 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 26,041 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 24,350 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

small cracks in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,884 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 16,295 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 11,557 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 YLU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

YG56 YLU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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