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ML56 EYO

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,875 mi
Last recorded137,875 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 EYO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 137,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 137,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 124,048 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 123,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 113,362 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 108,797 miles

Advise both front axle tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 3 Sep 2019 102,337 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 102,221 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 102,221 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 93,065 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 76,180 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 60,584 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 54,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level low

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge 215/45/18

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 17 Dec 2013 54,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level low

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge 215/45/18

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2012 48,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear brake disc corroded on outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2011 41,890 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 18 Dec 2010 34,370 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 26,530 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 26,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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 EYO is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ML56 EYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML56 EYO registered?

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

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