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YX56 XWY

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,297 mi
Last recorded127,297 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 127,297 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 106,079 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 90,490 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight movement in both front lower wishbone rear main bushes

Fail 15 Dec 2016 90,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight movement in both front lower wishbone rear main bushes

Pass 31 Dec 2015 76,781 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 76,781 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 67,594 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,509 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,029 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,432 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

traction control light on

Fail 31 Jul 2012 51,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

traction control light on

Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,069 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,105 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,833 miles

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

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

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 XWY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XWY, 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 XWY registered?

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

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