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YX56 VAJ

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

194,659 mi
Last recorded194,659 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 VAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 194,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 194,651 miles

Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 192,182 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 189,089 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 185,809 miles

Offside mirror glass cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexi breaking up

Pass 29 Oct 2021 178,928 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 172,883 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 172,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 165,411 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 156,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 148,811 miles

Nearside Front both outer edges of tyre worn

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

Pass 6 Oct 2016 141,105 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 132,369 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 126,525 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 116,686 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 101,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 23 Sep 2011 84,754 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 68,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 51,494 miles

Nearside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,494 miles

Nearside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 VAJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey 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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

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

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