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YH56 EXN

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,973 mi
Last recorded130,973 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 EXN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 130,973 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 130,973 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 125,542 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 119,688 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 101,834 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 90,350 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,260 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 75,260 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,186 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,923 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,701 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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YH56 EXN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YH56 EXN, 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 YH56 EXN registered?

YH56 EXN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is YH56 EXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH56 EXN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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