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YX56 XXE

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

118,395 mi
Last recorded118,395 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 XXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 118,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 111,139 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 104,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 97,967 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 91,806 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 85,252 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 79,833 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 72,704 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 66,580 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 60,521 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 54,123 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 47,113 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,033 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 43,981 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,166 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,157 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,279 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 27,279 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,486 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XXE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XXE, 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 XXE registered?

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

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