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AO56 ZHB

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,364 mi
Last recorded148,364 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 ZHB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 148,364 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 144,340 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2015 135,360 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 126,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhust boxes deteriortaed

Pass 7 Jun 2013 110,223 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 110,142 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 May 2012
Fail 30 May 2012

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 73,606 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,869 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 70,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZHB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO56 ZHB, 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 ZHB registered?

AO56 ZHB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is AO56 ZHB safe to buy?

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