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MJ56 FMO

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,723 mi
Last recorded104,723 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 104,723 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 94,581 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 92,727 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 88,896 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 84,956 miles

Emissions too clean to be detected

Fail 31 Oct 2017 84,946 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All rears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper leaking from piston seal (3.6.A.1)

Emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 8 Nov 2016 79,624 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rears (3.5.1g)

Emissions too clean to be detected

Front Number plate cracked but still secure and readable from 20mtrs

Pass 20 Oct 2015 70,518 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Emissions too clean to be detected

Front number plate damaged but still secure and readable from required distance

Very early evidence of play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Oct 2015 70,518 miles

Emissions too clean to be detected

Front number plate damaged but still secure and readable from required distance

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Very early evidence of play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2014 64,168 miles

Emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,331 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 56,331 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,713 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)

emissions too clean to be detected

Fail 6 Nov 2012 48,713 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 1 Nov 2011 40,782 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,391 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 25,601 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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MJ56 FMO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MJ56 FMO, 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 FMO registered?

MJ56 FMO is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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