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MJ56 FMU

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,913 mi
Last recorded61,913 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 61,913 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 60,945 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 53,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 42,266 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 27,305 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 26,419 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 25,587 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 25,583 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear caliper seeping fluid

Pass 24 Oct 2017 24,462 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 23,444 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 22,358 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 22,356 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 21,189 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 20,098 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 19,050 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 17,995 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 16,842 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 15,674 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 15,674 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 FMU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FMU, 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 MJ56 FMU registered?

MJ56 FMU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is MJ56 FMU safe to buy?

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