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FG56 HWF

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,402 mi
Last recorded221,402 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 HWF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 221,402 miles

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

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

Nearside side repeater lens broke

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 212,804 miles

sill covers

Fail 4 Oct 2022 212,804 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers

Pass 11 Oct 2021 203,316 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2020 191,281 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber missig (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 191,281 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber missig (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 184,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 184,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 180,260 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 174,143 miles

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated

Pass 5 Oct 2016 169,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front to rear exhaust start distorting & & corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2015 159,303 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 150,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 150,659 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 138,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f sidelight dull

Pass 29 Sep 2012 128,691 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 115,735 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 97,261 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,570 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 81,070 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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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FG56 HWF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG56 HWF, 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 FG56 HWF registered?

FG56 HWF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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