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JIL 2588

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,512 mi
Last recorded101,512 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 2588
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 101,512 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 98,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 94,326 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 94,320 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 90,752 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Front and rear subframes corroded.

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 90,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Front and rear subframes corroded.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 87,225 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

idle speed a little bit high

Pass 3 Mar 2021 85,121 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Front subframe corroded.

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 84,402 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Front subframe starting to corrode.

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,310 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 78,309 miles

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

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 73,907 miles

Front subframe starting to corrode.

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Fail 5 Mar 2018 73,907 miles

Front subframe starting to corrode.

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

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 68,994 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between tread.

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 1 Mar 2017 68,994 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking between tread.

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 64,523 miles

Both front coil springs starting to corrode.

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,268 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Mar 2014 52,213 miles

Nearside front brake flexyhose slightly stretched on lock to lock check.

Nearside front tyre wearing towards minimum marker.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,952 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 44,952 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,642 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,613 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 30,613 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,984 miles

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)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,676 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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JIL 2588 is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JIL 2588, 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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JIL 2588 is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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