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ML56 EYF

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

214,799 mi
Last recorded214,799 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 EYF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 214,799 miles

Boot cannot be readily opened

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 214,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Boot cannot be readily opened

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 201,792 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 201,792 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 192,907 miles

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

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))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 192,907 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 174,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust back box outer skin rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2017 173,677 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer box heavily corroded, but functioning as intended

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF inner bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR and OSR inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 173,677 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer box heavily corroded, but functioning as intended

Registration plate lamp not working NSR and OSR (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF inner bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR and OSR inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 168,301 miles

engine under cover fitted

plastic over sills fitted

under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Aug 2016 168,301 miles

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

engine under cover fitted

plastic over sills fitted

under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2015 159,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Strong smell of diesel from engine area.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2015 159,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Strong smell of diesel from engine area.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 148,776 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 128,064 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 94,152 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 61,144 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,981 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 40,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,396 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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ML56 EYF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ML56 EYF, 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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ML56 EYF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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