MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central exhaust excessively corroded not blown
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central exhaust excessively corroded not blown
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front tyres worn close to legal limit
Offside front wheel bearing has slight play
Power steering slightly tight on lock to lock operation
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre perishing and splitting but not exposing cords
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre perishing and splitting but not exposing cords
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM56 JVT is a 2006 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,876cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 2006 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 90,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM56 JVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SM56 JVT registered?
SM56 JVT is a 2006 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2006.
Is SM56 JVT safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM56 JVT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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