MOT Status
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167,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s to secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear mounted bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
all four tyres slightly worn (3 to 4 mm)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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YT56 SVY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SVY, 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 YT56 SVY registered?
YT56 SVY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2006.
Is YT56 SVY safe to buy?
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