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MJ56 FMF

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,883 mi
Last recorded154,883 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 FMF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 154,883 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 154,880 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 147,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 135,893 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 135,890 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 130,999 miles

Offside ADVISE :--ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WARNING LAMP ON

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN on INNER EDGE __ CLOSE To CONSTRUCTION CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 130,965 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside ADVISE :--ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WARNING LAMP ON

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN on INNER EDGE __ CLOSE To CONSTRUCTION CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 130,919 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

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

both front tyres bold on inner edge

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2018 121,750 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 121,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear has cut in outer sidewall.cords not exposed

Pass 25 Jul 2017 118,426 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 118,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 106,323 miles

Both rear inner tyre walls badly perished and split

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components at time of test

Fail 18 Jul 2016 106,323 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both rear inner tyre walls badly perished and split

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components at time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2015 101,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2015 101,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 97,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,314 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 85,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 13 Mar 2013 73,676 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 73,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear exhausts hanger corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 61,757 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,354 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 33,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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MJ56 FMF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MJ56 FMF, 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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MJ56 FMF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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