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YT56 UZE

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,229 mi
Last recorded64,229 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 UZE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 64,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 63,308 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 62,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 60,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 59,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 58,746 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 57,332 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,810 miles

heat shield above rear exhaust loose

Pass 21 Aug 2017 52,121 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 47,830 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 42,940 miles

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

tyres wearing uneven

Pass 18 Aug 2014 38,736 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,822 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 30,579 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,552 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 20,715 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,509 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 UZE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UZE, 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 UZE registered?

YT56 UZE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is YT56 UZE safe to buy?

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