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YX56 XXC

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,920 mi
Last recorded140,920 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2021 140,920 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 138,086 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 131,562 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 124,271 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 115,417 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 108,961 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 106,579 miles

Both rear track control/stay arms, bushes deteriorating

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

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

o/s/r iner arch cover slightly fouling road wheel

Pass 11 Dec 2013 102,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 92,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

emissions reading:0.49 1/m, service brake efficiency 62%, parking brake efficiency 22%

front & rear brake discs have slight wear,rear brake discs edges scaly,front & rear brake pads approx 10% worn,no tow bar fitted at time of test,rear number plate yellow reflector rippling.

front & rear tyre sizes 205/55/16 & have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,front tyres approx 25% worn,rear tyres on legal limit,vehicle has a temporary use only spare wheel with as new tyre.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 79,687 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

emissions reading:0.56 1/m,service brake efficiency 68%,parking brake efficiency 25%

front & rear tyre sizes 205/55/16 & all have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,front tyres as new,rear tyres approx 3/4 worn,vehicle has a temporary use only spare wheel

slight wear on front & rear brake discs, front & rear brake pads approx 10% worn,vehicle has a cover covering underside of engine & gear box.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,962 miles

front & rear brake discs have slight wear,vehicle has a cover covering underside of engine,service brake efficiency 73%,parking brake efficiency 24%

front & rear tyre sizes 205/55/16 & all have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,n/s front & rear tyres approx 2/3 worn,o/s front tyre approx 3/4 worn,vehicle has a space saver wheel (with new tyre) to be used as a spare wheel

Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,506 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front & rear tyre sizes 205/55/16 & all approx 25% worn,vehicle has a cover covering underside of engine,service brake efficiency 74%,parking brake efficiency 26%

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 XXC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XXC, 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 XXC registered?

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

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