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YY56 AHZ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,632 mi
Last recorded130,632 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 130,632 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 130,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 119,769 miles

o/s & n/s front lower wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 12 Jan 2017 116,544 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 108,084 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 98,233 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 98,233 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 89,948 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2013 89,948 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 81,147 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,293 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 61,396 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,143 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 AHZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AHZ, 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 AHZ registered?

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

Is YY56 AHZ safe to buy?

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