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MJ56 FMV

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,422 mi
Last recorded143,422 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 143,422 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 134,180 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 118,631 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 93,320 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 76,380 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)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2012 75,084 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,863 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 55,863 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 41,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 26,478 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 FMV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FMV, 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 FMV registered?

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

Is MJ56 FMV safe to buy?

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