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OE56 JYX

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

147,243 mi
Last recorded147,243 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 JYX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 147,243 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 138,168 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 127,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 127,126 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 118,188 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 118,188 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 112,253 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 107,848 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 107,848 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 107,199 miles

Nearside Front alloy bent

Pass 7 Nov 2018 105,118 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise exhaust system very rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2017 103,573 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 103,573 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 97,003 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 92,362 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 81,073 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 81,073 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 73,252 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 73,252 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 65,271 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 65,271 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,735 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 58,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 47,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

WARNING MESSAGE ON DASH

n/s front tyre damage n/s inner sidewall[ADVISE RENEWAL]

Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,118 miles

WARNING MESSAGE ON DASH

n/s front tyre damage n/s inner sidewall[ADVISE RENEWAL]

Pass 20 Nov 2009 35,122 miles

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 JYX is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 JYX, 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 JYX registered?

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

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