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FL56 GZG

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

202,495 mi
Last recorded202,495 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 GZG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 202,495 miles

Central exhaust heat shield slight loose

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber top bump stop loose

Pass 4 Mar 2025 200,190 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 176,880 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 176,873 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 171,612 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 164,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust corroded slightly.

Pass 31 Jan 2020 164,083 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

rear and centre exhaust corroded.

Fail 31 Jan 2020 164,083 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

rear and centre exhaust corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 160,482 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 150,198 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 139,872 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 130,112 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 130,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 122,205 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 122,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 116,258 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 108,202 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 87,861 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 65,724 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 65,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,123 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 GZG is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GZG, 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 GZG registered?

FL56 GZG is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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