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YY56 LFB

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,434 mi
Last recorded134,434 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 LFB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 134,434 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 127,401 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 125,365 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2019 125,281 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 125,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 115,320 miles

Has just met parking brake efficiency requirements.

Nearside Front Brake back plate deteriorated.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2016 107,976 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front mirror glass slightly insecure

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 99,875 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 99,875 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,874 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 87,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 72,385 miles

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

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

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)

both wipers torn and smearing screen

Fail 20 Jun 2013 72,385 miles

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

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

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)

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

both wipers torn and smearing screen

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,402 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 48,169 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 37,386 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 31,758 miles

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

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 LFB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LFB, 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 LFB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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