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YP56 RNY

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,077 mi
Last recorded181,077 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 RNY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 181,077 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 177,873 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 175,390 miles

Nail in Nsr tyre

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 171,538 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 171,538 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 164,530 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 157,085 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 136,244 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 116,184 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal anti-slip provision wearing

nearside rear light cluster lense cracked

offside front seatbelt slight fluffing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 89,597 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 88,977 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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YP56 RNY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 YP56 RNY, 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 RNY registered?

YP56 RNY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is YP56 RNY safe to buy?

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