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YL55 BHA

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,110 mi
Last recorded228,110 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 BHA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 228,110 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 204,303 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2021 203,043 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 174,135 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 164,262 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 163,924 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 144,893 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 144,844 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 89,804 miles

slight play/movement in nearside front shock absorber piston

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 BHA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BHA, 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 YL55 BHA registered?

YL55 BHA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is YL55 BHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL55 BHA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL55 BHA have outstanding finance?

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