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YY56 AKG

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,008 mi
Last recorded156,008 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 AKG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 156,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 150,191 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 144,615 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 144,609 miles

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 140,663 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 137,158 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished within tread.

Pass 24 Oct 2019 132,949 miles

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))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 132,949 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 127,437 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 120,562 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 120,562 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 113,605 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015
Pass 22 Oct 2014 96,919 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 96,919 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 87,408 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 30 Oct 2013 87,408 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 75,770 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 75,770 miles

Both rear inner tyre edges worn / wearing low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Weap from steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2011 64,520 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 52,011 miles

front pads worn

front tyres worn

Pass 2 Nov 2009 42,100 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 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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