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YX56 XWV

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,065 mi
Last recorded86,065 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 XWV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 86,065 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,484 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 64,459 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 64,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,054 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,206 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 37,223 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 37,223 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 XWV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 XWV, 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 XWV registered?

YX56 XWV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is YX56 XWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX56 XWV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX56 XWV have outstanding finance?

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