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YY56 BVN

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,255 mi
Last recorded138,255 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 BVN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 138,255 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 137,054 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 130,114 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 128,784 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 127,257 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 101,630 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 94,586 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,963 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 87,963 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,908 miles

parking brake lever holding high

rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2013 77,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eng man light on

luggage compartment not opening

parking brake lever holding high

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,367 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 69,367 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 58,594 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 48,235 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,184 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 BVN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY56 BVN registered?

YY56 BVN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is YY56 BVN safe to buy?

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