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OE56 FMC

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,907 mi
Last recorded129,907 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 FMC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 129,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front backing plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front and rear box outer skin excessively corroded /not leaking

Pass 9 May 2019 115,818 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 115,602 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 105,594 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 99,339 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 99,339 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2016 95,377 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 91,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 86,895 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,708 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 79,617 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 74,799 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 73,978 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 52,557 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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OE56 FMC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OE56 FMC, 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 OE56 FMC registered?

OE56 FMC is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is OE56 FMC safe to buy?

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