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AO56 RXL

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,602 mi
Last recorded157,602 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 RXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 157,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 149,496 miles

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 138,298 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 124,307 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 116,361 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 111,920 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 111,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 108,375 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 108,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 103,202 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 103,202 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 97,628 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 92,333 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,775 miles

Offside Front offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 24 Sep 2014 77,841 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 69,689 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 69,689 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,968 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,434 miles

near side rear lower suspention bush starting to split out.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 48,855 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,855 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,931 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,550 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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AO56 RXL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO56 RXL, 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 AO56 RXL registered?

AO56 RXL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is AO56 RXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 RXL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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