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YP56 KZN

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,480 mi
Last recorded108,480 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 KZN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 108,480 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 108,480 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 101,747 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 101,742 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Top of Engine damp with oil.

Pass 25 Jul 2019 87,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 82,622 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,297 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 77,297 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,494 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 64,910 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,296 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,138 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,743 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 38,696 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 29,746 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 3 Nov 2009 22,774 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 KZN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KZN, 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 YP56 KZN registered?

YP56 KZN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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