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YY56 GXF

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,383 mi
Last recorded122,383 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 122,383 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 122,383 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 110,095 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 110,095 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 99,952 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 99,951 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 97,841 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 83,471 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 59,370 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 16 Oct 2009 38,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear tyres starting to perish

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 GXF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GXF, 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 GXF registered?

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

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