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MJ56 FMK

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,696 mi
Last recorded99,696 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 FMK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 99,696 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 92,126 miles

injector chuffing

Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,371 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 81,371 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 72,306 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 71,904 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,121 miles

anti skid light on dash board

Pass 22 Nov 2011 51,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,361 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,921 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 29,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 FMK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MJ56 FMK, 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 MJ56 FMK registered?

MJ56 FMK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is MJ56 FMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ56 FMK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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