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YY56 RCF

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,870 mi
Last recorded153,870 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 RCF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 153,870 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 139,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 124,228 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 124,151 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 117,543 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 109,361 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 109,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2017 100,982 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 100,982 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 91,607 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 82,837 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 76,760 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 71,659 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust box corroded not leaking

Fail 10 Dec 2013 71,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust box corroded not leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2012 64,626 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,671 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 44,020 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,678 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 RCF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RCF, 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 RCF registered?

YY56 RCF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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