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YY56 AHV

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,029 mi
Last recorded124,029 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 124,029 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inside edge.

o/s/f lower suspension arm,rear mounting bush deteriorated.

rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 115,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 115,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre cracking (advise replacement)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 108,992 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

front brake pads wearing low

n/s rear tyre deteriorated and cracking

Fail 16 Sep 2015 108,992 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust silencer corroded

front brake pads wearing low

n/s rear tyre deteriorated and cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2014 99,480 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn

Slight movement in both front arm rear bushes (Advise replacment)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 99,480 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight movement in both front arm rear bushes (Advise replacment)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,232 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 86,284 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 78,920 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)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 78,920 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)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 29,716 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded

nearside front tyre tread low

nearside rear tyre tread low

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2011 29,716 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroded

nearside front tyre tread low

nearside rear tyre tread low

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,353 miles

exhaust rusted & rattling

offside rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2009 49,353 miles

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

exhaust rusted & rattling

offside rear lamp lens cracked

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 AHV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YY56 AHV, 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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YY56 AHV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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