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OV56 PUJ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,482 mi
Last recorded94,482 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 PUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 94,482 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 93,213 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 93,213 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 91,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 90,587 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 90,587 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 88,837 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 88,837 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb found to be fitted incorrectly.. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 86,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 85,298 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 85,298 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 82,313 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 82,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 23 Oct 2017 79,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 77,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,905 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED....

Pass 13 Oct 2014 68,371 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,358 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2mm TREAD DEPTH.....

Fail 11 Oct 2013 62,356 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

BOTH REAR TYRES 2mm TREAD DEPTH.....

Pass 8 Oct 2012 54,557 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 45,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

os and ns front tyres 2mm tread remaining

Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,455 miles

os and ns front tyres 2mm tread remaining

Pass 18 Oct 2010 35,842 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 27,576 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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OV56 PUJ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 OV56 PUJ, 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 OV56 PUJ registered?

OV56 PUJ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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