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YX56 UHT

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,885 mi
Last recorded186,885 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 UHT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 186,885 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 186,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 182,516 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 177,720 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 177,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 176,247 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 176,246 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 171,894 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 171,894 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 163,020 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 152,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 152,791 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 148,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 148,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 140,452 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 130,077 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 102,636 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 UHT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YX56 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

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

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