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YX56 LXM

2006 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,582 mi
Last recorded122,582 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 LXM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 122,582 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front poor output

Rear Lamps painted dark renewed rear reflectors

Pass 7 Oct 2022 106,648 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 94,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 89,885 miles

exhaust heat shield damaged/loose

Fail 29 Sep 2020 89,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side marker (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust heat shield damaged/loose

Pass 1 Aug 2019 84,888 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 82,184 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,500 miles

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

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2017 77,500 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2016 71,353 miles

Engine management light on

Engine undertray fitted preventing access to some components

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Inside wishbone cup (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 71,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light on

Engine undertray fitted preventing access to some components

Front tyres have uneven wear and scrubbing on outer edges

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Inside wishbone cup (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear inner brake pads appear worn

Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,107 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,782 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,977 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,324 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,033 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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YX56 LXM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YX56 LXM, 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 YX56 LXM registered?

YX56 LXM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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