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AJ56 OGT

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,061 mi
Last recorded92,061 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 OGT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 92,061 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 92,008 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2020 91,149 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2019 89,554 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2019 89,554 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 85,985 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 85,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working direction indicator lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 82,740 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2016 79,812 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2016 79,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 76,004 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,247 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,521 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,364 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 28,564 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AJ56 OGT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 AJ56 OGT, 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 AJ56 OGT registered?

AJ56 OGT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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