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MF56 NLL

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,115 mi
Last recorded119,115 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 NLL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 119,115 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 117,360 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 114,734 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 113,474 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 110,645 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 106,622 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 106,614 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 102,168 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 95,943 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 91,376 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 91,376 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working marker lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 85,942 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cracks too outer side walls

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 83,900 miles

os and ns front rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,891 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,213 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,103 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 51,381 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 40,703 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 30,255 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 NLL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NLL, 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 MF56 NLL registered?

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

Is MF56 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF56 NLL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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