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YT56 SWX

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,076 mi
Last recorded163,076 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 SWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 163,076 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 151,617 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 151,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 142,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 142,770 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 134,031 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 125,707 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 118,220 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 106,577 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the wear indicators

Fail 12 Oct 2012 109,535 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn close to the wear indicators

Pass 5 Nov 2011 100,741 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 94,360 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 70,547 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 70,547 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre has badly worn inner and outer edges

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 SWX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

YT56 SWX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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