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YY56 AHP

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,896 mi
Last recorded135,896 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 AHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 135,896 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 135,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 116,067 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 104,247 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 104,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 94,558 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 84,865 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 74,088 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 74,088 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 68,049 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,049 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,816 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Plastic engine covers fitted.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,875 miles

Outer sill and lower engine covers fitted

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,889 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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YY56 AHP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY56 AHP, 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 YY56 AHP registered?

YY56 AHP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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