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AV56 FZJ

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

114,615 mi
Last recorded114,615 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 FZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 114,615 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 112,228 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 107,965 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,693 miles

side skirts and belly pan fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2020 94,971 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

side skirts and belly pan fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,633 miles

belly pan and side skirts fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,288 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 66,523 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,914 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 43,271 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,271 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 37,703 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,759 miles

rear tyres various cracks and splits none to cordes.

steering rack damp.

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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AV56 FZJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AV56 FZJ, 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 AV56 FZJ registered?

AV56 FZJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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