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YX56 VBA

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,567 mi
Last recorded123,567 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 VBA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 123,567 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 113,332 miles

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

Offside Rear side light 1 of 2 not working

Fail 3 Aug 2017 113,332 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear side light 1 of 2 not working

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 107,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted

engine covers/ undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2016 107,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid suspect washer bottle leaking (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted

engine covers/ undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 102,104 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2014 96,841 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 96,841 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 80,571 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 68,702 miles

air bag lamp stopping on

all brake discs slightly corroded due to standing

centre silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,063 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear discs worn

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 30 Oct 2009 47,308 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 VBA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

YX56 VBA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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