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FP56 ZPU

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,773 mi
Last recorded109,773 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 ZPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 109,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 105,606 miles

Coolant leak header tank

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2024 105,529 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak header tank

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 101,106 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 97,246 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 94,578 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 92,205 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

parking brake requirements met 17%

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Dec 2019 92,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn smooth on both inner and outer edges but also cracking on them same edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

parking brake requirements met 17%

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2018 87,299 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2018 87,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2017 81,958 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a cut to outer sidewall & cracking within the treads, no cords or plys visible - 205/50/17

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

exhaust back box outer skin slightly corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under-trays fitted limiting inspection of some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2017 81,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut to outer sidewall & cracking within the treads, no cords or plys visible - 205/50/17

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

exhaust back box outer skin slightly corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under-trays fitted limiting inspection of some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2016 75,711 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 17 Dec 2015 67,872 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2014 62,689 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 57,053 miles

exhaust mid section corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2013 57,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust mid section corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2012 52,242 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 47,134 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 47,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,251 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 40,251 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

front brake pads low

Pass 29 Dec 2009 30,683 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 30,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZPU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZPU, 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 ZPU registered?

FP56 ZPU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 December 2006.

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