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AO56 VJD

2006 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,389 mi
Last recorded136,389 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VJD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 136,389 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 136,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 129,130 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 122,597 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 116,591 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 111,787 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 97,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 97,590 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 94,016 miles

zero emission

Fail 8 Nov 2013 94,015 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

zero emission

Pass 13 Nov 2012 84,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emission tested to clean

Pass 9 Nov 2011 76,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2010 65,548 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 51,890 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 VJD is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VJD, 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 AO56 VJD registered?

AO56 VJD is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 November 2006.

Is AO56 VJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 VJD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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