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YY56 BUU

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,736 mi
Last recorded121,736 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 121,736 miles

Vehicle structure/suspension components has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2024 121,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure/suspension components has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2023 120,379 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 120,379 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 118,236 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 116,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 114,988 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive also steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 113,479 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 109,924 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 105,681 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 105,675 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 101,634 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 96,867 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 92,515 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Oct 2012 82,378 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 76,358 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,512 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 69,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 61,589 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 61,579 miles

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)

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 BUU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BUU, 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 BUU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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