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ML56 EYX

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,482 mi
Last recorded129,482 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 EYX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 129,482 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 115,525 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 104,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 88,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 81,250 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Fail 18 Dec 2018 81,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 76,868 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 70,562 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 68,828 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 68,828 miles

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control bumper (6.1.B.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 60,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 56,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 46,837 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 39,619 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 39,619 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,301 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,040 miles

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

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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ML56 EYX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EYX, 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 EYX registered?

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

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