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FP56 VCX

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,526 mi
Last recorded148,526 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 VCX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 148,526 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 142,610 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 136,824 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2021 136,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2020 133,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 127,462 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 127,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 121,493 miles

Offside Front head lamp poor beam pattern

Fail 24 Feb 2018 121,493 miles

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

Offside Front head lamp poor beam pattern

Pass 1 Mar 2017 115,455 miles

Offside Front dip headlamp dim

Offside Front main beam bulb not fitted correctly

front wind screen washer bottle leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2016 114,191 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 114,191 miles

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing x two (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 110,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre; slightly worn to inside

Nearside Rear shock cover loose

Nearside Rear silencer quite detrioated

Offside Front Tyre; worn smooth to inside edge

Fail 30 Nov 2015 110,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre; slightly worn to inside

Nearside Rear shock cover loose

Nearside Rear silencer quite detrioated

Offside Front Tyre; worn smooth to inside edge

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 106,017 miles

Centre/Rear silencer quite deterioated

N/S/R Shock cover loose

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake just met min requirement to pass

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

very slight distortion to O/S/F Tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2013 99,892 miles

Centre/Rear silencer deterioated, OK for now

N/S/R Shock cover loose

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 94,931 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 90,167 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 86,124 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 86,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine undershield fitted and not allowing for a full inspection of some teastable items.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 63,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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FP56 VCX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP56 VCX, 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 FP56 VCX registered?

FP56 VCX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is FP56 VCX safe to buy?

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