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YX56 VAH

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,524 mi
Last recorded87,524 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 VAH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 87,524 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 85,647 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 84,484 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 83,238 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 80,920 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 77,893 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 75,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 72,944 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,581 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 66,257 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 62,101 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 60,160 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 57,849 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,673 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,879 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,314 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 42,691 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 35,919 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 VAH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

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

Is YX56 VAH safe to buy?

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