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MJ56 JSX

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,152 mi
Last recorded93,152 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 JSX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 93,152 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 93,073 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 89,342 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 85,906 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 82,492 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 82,491 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 79,401 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 76,464 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 73,198 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 73,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 69,679 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 66,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 66,299 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 63,080 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,336 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 60,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 58,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 52,824 miles

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

spare wheel insecure

top engine cover insecure

various small chips in windscreen

Fail 2 Oct 2012 52,824 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

spare wheel insecure

top engine cover insecure

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2012 49,685 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 45,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 33,636 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 JSX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 JSX, 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 JSX is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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