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OE56 MHN

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,384 mi
Last recorded81,384 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 81,384 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 81,135 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 80,896 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 80,215 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 79,135 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

back box outer skin rusty / corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2021 78,428 miles

rear back box outer skin pealing

Pass 6 Apr 2020 77,937 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 77,428 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 77,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,925 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 75,427 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,574 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 74,077 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 73,462 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 68,789 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2011 63,129 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,244 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 52,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MHN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MHN, 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 MHN registered?

OE56 MHN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is OE56 MHN safe to buy?

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