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OE56 MHL

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,521 mi
Last recorded80,521 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 MHL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 80,521 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s + n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust mount

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the veiw of some components

Fail 4 Jan 2017 80,521 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s + n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust mount

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the veiw of some components

Pass 5 Jan 2016 71,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 71,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working MIRROR REPEATER (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 62,934 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 57,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 46,659 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Dec 2010 42,306 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,606 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 MHL is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MHL, 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 MHL registered?

OE56 MHL is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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