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YX56 UYU

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,010 mi
Last recorded140,010 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 UYU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 140,010 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 132,037 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 126,858 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 126,858 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2018 114,652 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 101,387 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 91,093 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 78,792 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 78,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 72,808 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 65,035 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 52,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2011 41,106 miles

n/s rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 2 Sep 2010 28,597 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 16,729 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 UYU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UYU, 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 YX56 UYU registered?

YX56 UYU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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