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AU56 VXG

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,694 mi
Last recorded120,694 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VXG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 120,694 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 116,913 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 112,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 110,658 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 109,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 May 2021 108,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 107,865 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 105,036 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 105,011 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 102,879 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 102,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre, inner worn

Pass 17 May 2017 95,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil DAMP (2.7.3)

REAR EXHAUST SECTION HEAT SHEILD HANGING DOWN FOULING EXHAUST

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES ALTHOUGH 4-6MM ACROSS TYRE AND CRACKING / PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES ALTHOUGH 4-6MM ACROSS TYRE AND CRACKING / PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2017 95,187 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured BROKEN (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil DAMP (2.7.3)

REAR EXHAUST SECTION HEAT SHEILD HANGING DOWN FOULING EXHAUST

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES ALTHOUGH 4-6MM ACROSS TYRE AND CRACKING / PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES ALTHOUGH 4-6MM ACROSS TYRE AND CRACKING / PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 85,229 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** ALL 4 road tyres *** (4.1.E.1)

rear body heatshield to exhaust loose

Fail 14 May 2016 85,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** ALL 4 road tyres *** (4.1.E.1)

rear body heatshield to exhaust loose

Pass 2 May 2015 77,614 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

rear tyre inner edges stepped

Pass 15 May 2014 70,359 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 70,359 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 May 2013 61,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsf day/ runner/ marker lamp not working out of mot scope

Pass 17 May 2013 61,150 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsf day/ runner/ marker lamp not working out of mot scope

Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,514 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 51,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 37,264 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 37,264 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,460 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,862 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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AU56 VXG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 AU56 VXG, 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 AU56 VXG registered?

AU56 VXG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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