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YX56 YMM

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,532 mi
Last recorded114,532 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 114,532 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 113,018 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 113,018 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 107,899 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 107,898 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 99,195 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 99,194 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 90,788 miles

engine running rough at 2000 rpm but passed emission test

Fail 22 Sep 2016 90,788 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine running rough at 2000 rpm but passed emission test

Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,153 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 79,306 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,483 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,983 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,198 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 44,771 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,509 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 33,462 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 YMM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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