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FL56 DZA

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,423 mi
Last recorded144,423 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 DZA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 144,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 138,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 127,397 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 127,397 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 113,859 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 108,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2021 100,557 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 97,392 miles

Coil spring corroded very rusty osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

washer pipes leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2019 94,237 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads worn to min limit. renewal due. discs ok at present. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded road springs very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 recommend renewal soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlight aim on lowest setting. rec adjustment.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 85,959 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 85,956 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 83,274 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 75,469 miles

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

Pass 30 Oct 2014 58,937 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 42,465 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,850 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,355 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 31,355 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Sep 2010 25,830 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,025 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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FL56 DZA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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