CarVerify

Free Car Check

YX56 UZK

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

268,487 mi
Last recorded268,487 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 UZK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 268,487 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

driver`s door tricky to open from outside.

Fail 6 Dec 2022 268,487 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

driver`s door tricky to open from outside.

Pass 4 Dec 2021 242,489 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 231,336 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 231,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 221,022 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 207,331 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

bothside front brake discs and pads inner face worn thin, should replace.

bothside front inner c.v gaiters braking, should replace.

Pass 28 Nov 2017 186,210 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 186,210 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 157,473 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 140,374 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 131,058 miles

Exhaust midbox outer casing deteriorated

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 131,058 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust midbox outer casing deteriorated

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 122,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mid to rear box in poor condtion

Fail 30 Nov 2013 122,840 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mid to rear box in poor condtion

Pass 26 Nov 2012 114,691 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 105,468 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 105,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 97,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 97,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 89,369 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YX56 UZK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UZK, 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

How do I check the history of YX56 UZK?

You can check the full history of YX56 UZK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YX56 UZK registered?

YX56 UZK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is YX56 UZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX56 UZK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX56 UZK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YX56 UZK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.