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MJ56 XSN

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

150,505 mi
Last recorded150,505 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 150,505 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 143,884 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s wing mirror damaged

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 9 Nov 2022 138,186 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s outer c/v boot deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2021 135,600 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 135,587 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 128,456 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 116,147 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 102,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 May 2017 85,154 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 76,647 miles

Off side door mirror cover missing

Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,479 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 64,325 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

minor stone chips in front windscreen

near side rear tyre wall starting to crack no cords showing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,251 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,825 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,710 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 29,018 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 20,704 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)

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 XSN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XSN, 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 XSN registered?

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

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