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YX56 XXF

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

91,226 mi
Last recorded91,226 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 XXF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 91,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 91,222 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 84,309 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 84,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 81,190 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 81,087 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyres crack

Pass 13 Sep 2017 74,579 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,851 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,517 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 67,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 67,334 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated

Offside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 60,791 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,831 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,368 miles

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2013 57,368 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres have nails in them

n/s/r hand brake cable un clipped

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2012 53,092 miles

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

n/s front tyre slightly cracked

o/s front tyre under inflated

Fail 31 Jul 2012 53,090 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

n/s front tyre slightly cracked

o/s front tyre under inflated

Fail 20 Jul 2011 47,306 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake discs worn deteriorating

offside headlamp emits a slightly unclear beam

Pass 20 Jul 2011 47,306 miles

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

brake discs worn deteriorating

offside headlamp emits a slightly unclear beam

Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,524 miles

offside rear tyre on the limit on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 19 Jul 2010 41,522 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre on the limit on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,035 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 39,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 XXF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XXF, 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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YX56 XXF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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