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YX56 YMS

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,929 mi
Last recorded139,929 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 YMS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 139,929 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2024 139,929 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2023 129,828 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 119,683 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 119,682 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/f side marker inoperative

Pass 11 Oct 2021 114,758 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 110,467 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 105,702 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 100,869 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 96,202 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 96,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 90,480 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 86,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cracking

Offside Rear tyre has cracking & is wearing very low

Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,149 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 71,639 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 71,639 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 57,464 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 57,464 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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 39,300 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 33,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,016 miles

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 YMS is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

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

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