MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,488 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing noisy.
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate damaged
Nearside 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)
front number plate damaged
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front wipers slightly smearing
nearside repeater got condensation
offside repeater lens broken
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front wipers slightly smearing
nearside repeater got condensation
offside repeater lens broken
Non obligatory mirror damaged
offside indicator side repeater on mirror cover broken
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
offside indicator side repeater on mirror cover broken
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YY56 AKJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AKJ, 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 AKJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2006.
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