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YY56 BVP

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,411 mi
Last recorded139,411 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 139,411 miles

Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 134,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing signs of of inner edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 128,587 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 116,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyres showing signs of inner ware

Pass 17 Nov 2016 114,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine cover fitted/under tray fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 108,621 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Oct 2015 108,621 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 101,985 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 96,246 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 89,118 miles

CAR TOO CLEAN TO READ EMISSIONS

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 89,118 miles

CAR TOO CLEAN TO READ EMISSIONS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,057 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 61,029 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,886 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 BVP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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