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AV56 UAK

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,744 mi
Last recorded178,744 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 UAK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 178,744 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 178,743 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe lock nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe locking nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 170,424 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated at upper limit has seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively at upper limit (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted borderline (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing smooth at inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

surface scratches to windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2016 155,822 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 132,279 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 114,964 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2012 108,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 92,704 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 74,597 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 56,003 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 56,003 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 UAK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UAK, 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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AV56 UAK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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