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DX56 OMC

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,915 mi
Last recorded95,915 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 OMC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 95,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 84,242 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 75,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both rack boot areas damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2024 75,294 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Parking brake performance not tested due to nearside cable condition (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable excessively frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system heavily corroded and has a minor leak of gases

Offside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 71,903 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall ( 13 years old ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 68,429 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component small seepage from rack o\s\f (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s\r brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o\s\r tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various components corroded on rear suspension

Fail 20 Jul 2022 68,429 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component small seepage from rack o\s\f (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s\r brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o\s\r tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various components corroded on rear suspension

Pass 14 Jul 2021 62,570 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 62,570 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 59,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 56,559 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 55,579 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 54,762 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,228 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 53,228 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,996 miles

parking brake efficiency 16% on pass limit

Fail 2 Sep 2015 51,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

parking brake efficiency 16% on pass limit

Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,949 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 42,379 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 33,209 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,884 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 14,849 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 12,260 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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DX56 OMC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DX56 OMC, 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 DX56 OMC registered?

DX56 OMC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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