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OE56 JZR

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

159,165 mi
Last recorded159,165 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 JZR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 159,165 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 159,161 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 154,442 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 149,097 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 140,587 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 129,177 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 122,051 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 119,720 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 119,593 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 110,410 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 110,410 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 99,885 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 99,885 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2154518 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly uneven on inner edge. 2154518

front and rear tyres different sizes. fronts incorrect size.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 90,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 215/45R18 89w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 81,875 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 72,856 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 62,221 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 52,238 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 52,238 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 42,768 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,768 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 32,572 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 22,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 22,610 miles

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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OE56 JZR is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OE56 JZR, 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 JZR registered?

OE56 JZR is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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