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YY56 BVR

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,910 mi
Last recorded183,910 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 BVR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 183,910 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Hand brake lever little reserve travel

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

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

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

Rear shock top mounts corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

engine oil leak

exhaust additive fluid small leak

under body corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 179,440 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 179,440 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 167,649 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge -- nearly excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 167,649 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge -- nearly excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 155,037 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges,O/S worse

Small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Feb 2018 154,895 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges,O/S worse

Small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2017 139,364 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 121,376 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 102,005 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 101,854 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 88,184 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 88,184 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,403 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 70,854 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 70,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

advise front discs worn

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge

advise o/s rear side light

Pass 20 Jan 2011 55,546 miles

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

Offside 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)

advise front discs worn

advise front pads worn

advise rear pads worn

Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,146 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 43,030 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 BVR is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BVR, 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 BVR is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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