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ML56 EYP

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

253,092 mi
Last recorded253,092 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 EYP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 253,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 253,090 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 233,948 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 233,947 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2017 215,862 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 208,405 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 193,842 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 177,876 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded and worn.

Offside headlight is slightly weak.

Rear nearside heat sheild is partially insecure.

Rear silencer is corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 53,971 miles

rear silencer corroded

rear tyres low and distorted inner edges

Fail 16 Aug 2013 153,682 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

rear tyres low and distorted inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2012 133,443 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2012 133,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre very low inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 113,383 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 87,297 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,895 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 55,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 EYP is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EYP, 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 EYP registered?

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

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