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YX56 XXB

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,781 mi
Last recorded138,781 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 XXB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 138,781 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 138,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 130,338 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 130,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2019 121,375 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 104,245 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 104,245 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 89,109 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,622 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 85,622 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,735 miles

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 20 Aug 2014 78,742 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,124 miles

front registration plate has one screw loose

lower engine cover hanging low and loose

o/s front plastic under wing panel broken / insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,309 miles

lower plastic engine cover hangs low

Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,461 miles

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

n/s/f marker lamp in/op

slight noise from o/s/f drive shaft/cv joint

Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,042 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,838 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 XXB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

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

Is YX56 XXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX56 XXB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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