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YX56 YZF

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,054 mi
Last recorded108,054 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2018 108,054 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH BADLY PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BADLY PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE VERY BADLY PERISHED

ADVISE REVERSE LIGHT SWITCH ON GEARBOX LEAKING OIL

Pass 24 Nov 2017 106,053 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f rear bush (2.4.G.2)

anti slip warning light on

oil leak on the engine

Fail 24 Nov 2017 106,053 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid o/s/r caliper (3.6.A.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f rear bush (2.4.G.2)

anti slip warning light on

oil leak on the engine

Pass 15 Nov 2016 102,637 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 98,349 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 92,573 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 92,573 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 80,671 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 80,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

covers over both sills. Can not see the sills.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 74,633 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 64,812 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,563 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 56,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

inner brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 YZF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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