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YL55 BGY

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,387 mi
Last recorded143,387 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 BGY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 143,387 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 143,387 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 135,070 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 125,995 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 125,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2017 115,710 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 4 May 2017 115,565 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 101,209 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

mil light on dash

Pass 4 Apr 2015 85,508 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 85,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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 7 Jun 2013 78,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,395 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 53,755 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 49,242 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,390 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,881 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 37,881 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YL55 BGY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YL55 BGY, 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 YL55 BGY registered?

YL55 BGY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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