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AV56 UTX

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,566 mi
Last recorded114,566 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 UTX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 114,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 111,781 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 105,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 97,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 89,192 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,449 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 73,456 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 66,862 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2012 60,234 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 55,184 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 51,914 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 44,030 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 44,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres worn low

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 UTX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UTX, 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 UTX registered?

AV56 UTX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is AV56 UTX safe to buy?

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