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YX56 UZV

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,682 mi
Last recorded92,682 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 UZV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 92,682 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 85,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Oct 2023 79,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Fail 28 Sep 2023 79,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2022 72,475 miles

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

both front lower arm rear most bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2021 69,836 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 66,232 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 61,170 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 57,066 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 57,066 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 54,137 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 52,847 miles

Nearside Rear has cracks in side wall

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,804 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,076 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,061 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 34,480 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 34,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,095 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,675 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 UZV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UZV, 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 UZV registered?

YX56 UZV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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