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AU56 VXL

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,023 mi
Last recorded92,023 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 92,023 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 90,783 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 84,638 miles

hairline crack in coolant expansion bottle ,traces of coolant

Pass 23 Nov 2015 77,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 69,205 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorbers are getting weak.

Fail 11 Nov 2014 69,205 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorbers are getting weak.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 61,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 61,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 52,495 miles

Nsf tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2011 45,919 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 39,321 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,758 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 34,758 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VXL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU56 VXL, 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 AU56 VXL registered?

AU56 VXL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is AU56 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 VXL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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