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YY56 AJO

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,951 mi
Last recorded124,951 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 AJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 124,951 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 117,992 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 111,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 102,320 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2015 88,206 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,610 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,475 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 59,195 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,865 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 42,326 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 42,326 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,706 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 AJO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AJO, 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 AJO registered?

YY56 AJO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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