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AF56 MWG

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,650 mi
Last recorded92,650 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 MWG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 92,650 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,420 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 90,062 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 88,514 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 86,944 miles

Front covers top and bottom of engine

Rear no tow bar fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 83,738 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 77,445 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 69,576 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 69,576 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,134 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,075 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 53,741 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,741 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,885 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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AF56 MWG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF56 MWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF56 MWG registered?

AF56 MWG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is AF56 MWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 MWG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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