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AV56 UAP

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,446 mi
Last recorded137,446 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 UAP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 137,446 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 137,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 127,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured mirror light (4.4.3 (a))

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

slight metal showing on brake pedal

Fail 14 Dec 2018 127,720 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured mirror light (4.4.3 (a))

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

slight metal showing on brake pedal

Pass 18 Dec 2017 116,406 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 116,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger broken (front) (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 104,781 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 104,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

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

oil leak

steering rack wet

Fail 16 Dec 2016 104,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front both wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

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

oil leak

steering rack wet

Pass 19 Dec 2015 88,646 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 78,172 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 67,907 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 67,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 65,115 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 55,847 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 40,189 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 40,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 25,246 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 UAP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UAP, 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 UAP is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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