MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both rear tyres slightly perished within tread.
Nearside Front Lower arm inner rear bush slightly perished.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower arm inner rear bush slightly perished.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower arm inner rear bush slightly perished.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower arm inner rear bush slightly perished.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front both front shock absorbers leaking slightly
Front front brake pads becoming low and discs thin and corroded
Rear both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges
Both front tyres worn low on inner edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Both front tyres worn low on inner edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
steering rack damp
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside rear tyre bald inner edge
steering rack damp
Both rear inner tyre edges worn / wearing low
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Weap from steering rack
Both rear inner tyre edges worn / wearing low
Nail in offside rear tyre
Weap from steering rack
front pads worn
front tyres worn
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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YY56 AKG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 AKG, 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 AKG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 November 2006.
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