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YY56 BVO

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

157,324 mi
Last recorded157,324 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 157,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 156,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bush loose (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 134,693 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 5 Feb 2016 115,418 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 106,425 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 96,427 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 91,733 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 77,567 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,561 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,230 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,081 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 BVO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BVO, 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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What year was YY56 BVO registered?

YY56 BVO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is YY56 BVO safe to buy?

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