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YT56 UYO

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,176 mi
Last recorded47,176 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 UYO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 47,176 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive pat fluid leak from tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 46,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer egde (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 46,751 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 46,397 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 46,397 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 45,863 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 45,324 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 44,584 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 43,342 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 41,809 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 40,701 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 40,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,104 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 36,426 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 33,983 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,998 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 28,402 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,721 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 24,721 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,358 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 UYO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UYO, 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 YT56 UYO registered?

YT56 UYO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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