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YT56 SXE

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,138 mi
Last recorded127,138 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 SXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 127,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 127,133 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 122,456 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 122,421 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 118,855 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 118,855 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 107,332 miles

N/S/R Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

O/S/R Tyre wearing low on edges

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2017 107,187 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/R Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

O/S/R Tyre wearing low on edges

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 95,654 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jan 2016 95,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2015 89,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2014 81,008 miles

n/s & o/sr tyres cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 68,909 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 53,911 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 53,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 50,834 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,080 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 42,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 SXE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

YT56 SXE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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