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PX56 XPM

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,733 mi
Last recorded130,733 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 XPM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 130,733 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 129,538 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 129,538 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 128,320 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 128,215 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 126,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 124,127 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 120,025 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 114,234 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2017 108,875 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 102,255 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 96,126 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 96,126 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 89,558 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,942 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 81,942 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 74,937 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 67,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,714 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 59,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 50,109 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,109 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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PX56 XPM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 PX56 XPM, 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 PX56 XPM registered?

PX56 XPM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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The MOT history for PX56 XPM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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