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AF56 URN

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,441 mi
Last recorded23,441 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 URN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 23,441 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2025 16,519 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 16,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 9,642 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 9,181 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 8,244 miles

Rear both tyres 2007 dated 14 years old

Pass 1 Dec 2020 7,693 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 7,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 7,198 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Dec 2017 6,673 miles

slight damage on n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 14 Dec 2016 6,230 miles

Front wipers judder

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 5,247 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 5,247 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 4,669 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 30 Dec 2013 2,452 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 1,615 miles

nearside no plate light dim

Pass 19 Dec 2011 522 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 43,611 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 43,611 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 41,378 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 URN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 URN, 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 AF56 URN registered?

AF56 URN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is AF56 URN safe to buy?

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