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PE56 ZPW

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,561 mi
Last recorded116,561 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 ZPW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 116,561 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside/rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2019 105,126 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 105,085 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/16 92 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 94,954 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017
Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,417 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,270 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front offside tyre bald on inner edge

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 ZPW is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZPW, 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 PE56 ZPW registered?

PE56 ZPW is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is PE56 ZPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE56 ZPW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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