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PN56 EGZ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,352 mi
Last recorded164,352 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 EGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 164,352 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively repair ASAP (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 164,352 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF hose split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively repair ASAP (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2020 156,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF hose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 144,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 144,418 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 130,337 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 123,811 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 123,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 118,606 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 105,911 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,629 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 76,264 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,924 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,906 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010
Fail 9 Sep 2009 38,121 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,121 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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PN56 EGZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PN56 EGZ, 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 PN56 EGZ registered?

PN56 EGZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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