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AE56 XRD

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,007 mi
Last recorded113,007 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 XRD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 113,007 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 102,292 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly harsh on rotation

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 19 Oct 2017 102,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly harsh on rotation

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Oct 2016 92,475 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated and has very slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2015 81,890 miles

osf wheel bearing and inner steering have slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2014 67,783 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 67,760 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,250 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,985 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 29,985 miles

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,149 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,608 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,203 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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AE56 XRD is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol 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 AE56 XRD, 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 AE56 XRD registered?

AE56 XRD is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is AE56 XRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 XRD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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