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AU56 VXT

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,317 mi
Last recorded121,317 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VXT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 121,317 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 121,317 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 111,405 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 102,698 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 102,698 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 93,015 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 84,275 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower movement under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 84,275 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower movement under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 76,267 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 76,267 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 67,012 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,760 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 44,157 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 36,642 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

plastic sill covers obscuring view

Pass 3 Oct 2013 31,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine M.I.L. is on

Fail 3 Oct 2013 31,403 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine M.I.L. is on

Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,446 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,505 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,115 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,116 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 VXT is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

AU56 VXT is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is AU56 VXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 VXT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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