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OE56 JXV

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,663 mi
Last recorded120,663 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 JXV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 120,663 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 119,407 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 118,454 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 118,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush n/s/front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation handbrake cable broken (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 114,618 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 109,318 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 103,812 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 98,349 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 94,320 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 91,773 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 91,772 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,962 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 72,811 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 72,910 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 59,929 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)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 59,928 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,778 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 47,777 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 37,190 miles

Front brake pads low 10% remain

N/S/F tyre low (3mm) also has nail in edge of tyre tread

O/S/F tyre low (3mm) also scrubbed on the inside of the tyre tread

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,190 miles

Front brake pads low 10% remain

N/S/F tyre low (3mm) also has nail in edge of tyre tread

O/S/F tyre low (3mm) also scrubbed on the inside of the tyre tread

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 JXV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OE56 JXV, 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 OE56 JXV registered?

OE56 JXV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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