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YS56 AZF

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,840 mi
Last recorded177,840 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 AZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 177,840 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 177,840 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 171,756 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 164,770 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 164,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 157,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 152,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 150,049 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 144,923 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 135,446 miles

Both Rear Tyres Have Slight cracks in Tread Pattern

Pass 12 Mar 2012 121,635 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front inner brake pads and n/s/r getting low

low emissions

Fail 12 Mar 2012 121,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front inner brake pads and n/s/r getting low

low emissions

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2011 109,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2010 102,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2009 97,321 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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YS56 AZF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS56 AZF, 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 YS56 AZF registered?

YS56 AZF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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