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YY56 EUA

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,054 mi
Last recorded40,054 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 EUA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 40,054 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 37,923 miles

Front Brake Disc started to lipped

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked cover with tape

Offside Front Outer Tyre side wall worn

Fail 30 Nov 2017 37,923 miles

Front Brake Disc started to lipped

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked cover with tape

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre side wall worn

Pass 1 Dec 2016 34,897 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 31,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 27,716 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 24,793 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 21,562 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 18,032 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 14,452 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 10,482 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 EUA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 EUA, 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 EUA registered?

YY56 EUA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is YY56 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY56 EUA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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