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YY56 AHX

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,065 mi
Last recorded128,065 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 128,065 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 113,817 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear body/structure has damage but not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' in 3 places (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 108,451 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 108,451 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,268 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 89,620 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 81,503 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 69,986 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 57,922 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,731 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,733 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

spare wheel insecure

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 AHX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AHX, 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 AHX registered?

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

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