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ML56 CRV

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

32,047 mi
Last recorded32,047 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 CRV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 32,047 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 32,047 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 31,659 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 30,967 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 30,967 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 30,354 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 29,193 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 28,440 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 27,523 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 27,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 26,086 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 24,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bottom bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 23,500 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 23,500 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,411 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 21,056 miles

N/S/R track control arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 19,456 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 19,456 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,955 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 15,776 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 13,096 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 8,899 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SMEER SLIGHTLY

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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ML56 CRV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ML56 CRV, 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 ML56 CRV registered?

ML56 CRV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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