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FL56 VKE

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,716 mi
Last recorded106,716 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 VKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 106,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear exhaust pipe support bracket broken

Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,106 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 85,092 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,624 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 78,624 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 69,999 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,324 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 51,819 miles

nail in offside rear tyre on outside shoulder

nearside front wheel bearing noisey. does not feel rough when rotated.and no free play

Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,071 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 41,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VKE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKE, 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 FL56 VKE registered?

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

Is FL56 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 VKE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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