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EB56 DJB

2006 Volvo S40

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,026 mi
Last recorded120,026 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB56 DJB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 120,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 119,375 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 119,375 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 109,054 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 109,054 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 107,761 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 107,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 97,459 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 88,268 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 81,286 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 81,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,646 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 64,100 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 50,217 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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EB56 DJB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EB56 DJB, 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 EB56 DJB registered?

EB56 DJB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 December 2006.

Is EB56 DJB safe to buy?

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