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115,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
hand brake lever high
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front both tyres wearing thin outer edges
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)
oil leak
wheel alignment appears out
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
Front both tyres wearing thin outer edges
Offside Front tyre has a nail
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)
oil leak
wheel alignment appears out
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front marker light not working
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
anti skid warning light at dashboard on.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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YY56 GWW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 GWW, 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 GWW is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2006.
Is YY56 GWW safe to buy?
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