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YY56 GYG

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,078 mi
Last recorded144,078 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 GYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2018 144,078 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres verying from inside both

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 131,691 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear carrier rubber bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil dampness of oil under plastic dust cover (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside pads starting to wear low (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassie areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 118,295 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 112,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 110,878 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 100,595 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

exhaust corroded on mounts

off side front brake disc corroded on inner face

off side rear wheel inner rim buckled causing slight tyre deflection

Fail 9 Dec 2013 100,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

exhaust corroded on mounts

off side front brake disc corroded on inner face

off side rear wheel inner rim buckled causing slight tyre deflection

Pass 24 Nov 2012 89,110 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 78,418 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 78,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 66,830 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,694 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,297 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 GYG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GYG, 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 GYG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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