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PE56 JRZ

2006 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,910 mi
Last recorded113,910 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 JRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 113,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 112,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 112,841 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 110,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 108,953 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 107,477 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 103,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 101,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 99,534 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,209 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 93,126 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

slight wear offside inner tyre edge

Pass 18 May 2016 85,342 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 77,972 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,048 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 8 Jul 2013 63,612 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,958 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 56,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,878 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,469 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,697 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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PE56 JRZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PE56 JRZ, 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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PE56 JRZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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