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AV56 OGR

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,881 mi
Last recorded66,881 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 OGR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 66,881 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 66,545 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 66,115 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 65,075 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 64,023 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 63,544 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 63,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 61,617 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 58,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,909 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 49,461 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 46,325 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 41,246 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 35,090 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 1 Sep 2011 28,122 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 21,871 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,163 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 OGR is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OGR, 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 OGR registered?

AV56 OGR is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is AV56 OGR safe to buy?

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