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YX56 UHG

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,061 mi
Last recorded134,061 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 UHG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 134,061 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 134,060 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing from mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm and tread is shredding (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2021 131,469 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense missing but light clearly visible (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Fail 8 Jun 2021 131,468 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing from mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Pass 8 Jun 2020 123,213 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 120,089 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 116,490 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 113,821 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 110,867 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 110,866 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 107,891 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 103,524 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 101,160 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 83,316 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 83,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 72,600 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 64,209 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 UHG 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 76.5%.

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 UHG, 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 UHG registered?

YX56 UHG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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