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FL56 DXM

2006 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,363 mi
Last recorded111,363 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 DXM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 111,363 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 111,359 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 109,936 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 109,933 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2023 108,249 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 106,598 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 101,529 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 89,679 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 89,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 83,342 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,104 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 80,104 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,505 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 77,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 68,912 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 68,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,973 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 56,451 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,974 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,164 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 31,306 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FL56 DXM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FL56 DXM, 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 FL56 DXM registered?

FL56 DXM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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