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AV56 GWP

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,036 mi
Last recorded150,036 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 GWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 150,036 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 150,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 132,879 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 116,129 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded through.

Fail 1 Sep 2017 116,129 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded through.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 109,168 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)

Rear tyres cracking to sidewalls..

Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 93,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 85,437 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 85,437 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 77,728 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,939 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,708 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,861 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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AV56 GWP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GWP, 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 AV56 GWP registered?

AV56 GWP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is AV56 GWP safe to buy?

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