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AY56 JXN

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

178,275 mi
Last recorded178,275 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 JXN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 178,275 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 167,241 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 157,813 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jan 2023 157,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2022 141,439 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 137,071 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 128,404 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 114,086 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 102,837 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 89,681 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 77,038 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 67,428 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 60,380 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 59,480 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 59,480 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 57,468 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,319 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres 2mm

Fail 10 Jan 2011 56,319 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front and offside rear tyres 2mm

Pass 11 Dec 2009 53,127 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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AY56 JXN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AY56 JXN, 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 AY56 JXN registered?

AY56 JXN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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The MOT history for AY56 JXN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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