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YX56 YMU

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,701 mi
Last recorded93,701 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 93,701 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 85,497 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 80,070 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 76,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 71,208 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,320 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,889 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine cover fitted and under trays fitted

nail in near side rear tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2015 60,889 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine cover fitted and under trays fitted

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre very badly cracking between treads 205/55r16

Fail 15 Sep 2014 56,333 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre very badly cracking between treads 205/55r16

Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,904 miles

both front tyres cracking 205 55r16

Fail 20 Sep 2013 51,904 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres cracking 205 55r16

Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,875 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 41,223 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking 205 55r16

Pass 20 Sep 2011 41,223 miles

both rear tyres cracking 205 55r16

Pass 25 Sep 2010 36,291 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 36,288 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 30,678 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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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 YMU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

YX56 YMU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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