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YP56 KZG

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,759 mi
Last recorded37,759 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 KZG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 37,759 miles

Nearside Body not fully secure mirror (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Body not fully secure mirror (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 35,553 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 33,303 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 33,303 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 30,978 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 27,452 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 25,966 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 22,626 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 22,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 17,202 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 12,264 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 9,191 miles

covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 14 Oct 2016 9,141 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2015 5,345 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 2,775 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 2,681 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 2,524 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 2,231 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 2,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 1,955 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 1,565 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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YP56 KZG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YP56 KZG, 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 YP56 KZG registered?

YP56 KZG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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