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SF56 FAM

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

198,618 mi
Last recorded198,618 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 FAM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 198,618 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded.

offside nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond

Fail 11 Jan 2025 198,617 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear suspension components corroded.

offside nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond

Pass 15 Dec 2023 180,839 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded centre and rear no leaks

modified coil springs front and rear

Fail 15 Dec 2023 180,839 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker at top of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

modified coil springs front and rear

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded centre and rear no leaks

Pass 11 Jan 2023 165,349 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 156,388 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 156,388 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 150,606 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 148,953 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 143,747 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 138,776 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 129,216 miles

Exhaust back box excessively corroded but not leaking exhaust gases.

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 129,213 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust back box excessively corroded but not leaking exhaust gases.

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 117,213 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 108,941 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 99,516 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 93,087 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 93,087 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 86,908 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 79,359 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 75,563 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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SF56 FAM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SF56 FAM, 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 SF56 FAM registered?

SF56 FAM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is SF56 FAM safe to buy?

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