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YT56 SVF

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,349 mi
Last recorded103,349 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 SVF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 103,349 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 97,195 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 90,231 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 90,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 77,013 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,249 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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YT56 SVF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT56 SVF, 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

How do I check the history of YT56 SVF?

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What year was YT56 SVF registered?

YT56 SVF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is YT56 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT56 SVF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT56 SVF have outstanding finance?

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