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MF56 AOY

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,083 mi
Last recorded101,083 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 AOY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 101,083 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wishbone O/Side and N/Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 97,865 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wishbone O/Side and N/Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 97,865 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wishbone O/Side and N/Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 94,822 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 91,802 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 87,553 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 84,349 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 81,549 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 81,549 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 77,373 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/r inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 77,373 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/r inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r inner (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 73,499 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,705 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2016 69,705 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,650 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 60,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 53,317 miles

N/Side rear tyre slight cracks in outer tread casing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 46,287 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,327 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 31,353 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 23,815 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,815 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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MF56 AOY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MF56 AOY, 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 MF56 AOY registered?

MF56 AOY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is MF56 AOY safe to buy?

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