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FE56 AXJ

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,256 mi
Last recorded38,256 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 AXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 38,256 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 32,678 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 32,167 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 30,959 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oil cooler pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 29,245 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gator (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gator (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 28,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 28,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 28,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nail in tyre 3 nails in o/s/r tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 27,283 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 25,251 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 22,751 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 20,516 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 18,603 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 16,617 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2013 14,532 miles

Both front tyres down to 3mm tread depth or less

Pass 22 Oct 2012 12,444 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 10,254 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 7,965 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 5,328 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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FE56 AXJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 FE56 AXJ, 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 FE56 AXJ registered?

FE56 AXJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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