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AJ56 VWG

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,834 mi
Last recorded110,834 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 110,834 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 93,327 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

front both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

middle exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2017 93,327 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

front both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2016 77,303 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 77,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 72,181 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 66,968 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

offside indicator side repeator damaged

offside rear tyre wearing heavy on inner edge

wear/ movement in both front suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 16 Dec 2013 66,925 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

offside indicator side repeator damaged

offside rear tyre wearing heavy on inner edge

wear/ movement in both front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 27 Nov 2012 57,295 miles

rear silencer rusting

Fail 23 Nov 2012 57,179 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear silencer rusting

Pass 23 Nov 2011 48,220 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,129 miles

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,235 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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AJ56 VWG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VWG, 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 VWG registered?

AJ56 VWG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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