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SM56 JVT

2006 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1876cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

221,801 mi
Last recorded221,801 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo V4090,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 JVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,876cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 221,801 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 203,242 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 203,242 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 192,473 miles

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))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 192,472 miles

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 179,372 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 179,372 miles

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 171,860 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 165,891 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 150,713 miles

Front tyres worn close to legal limit

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Power steering slightly tight on lock to lock operation

Pass 9 Mar 2017 135,798 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre perishing and splitting but not exposing cords

Fail 9 Mar 2017 135,798 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 127,043 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 120,980 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 114,036 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 108,364 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 101,467 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 91,364 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 91,364 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 83,857 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 77,386 miles

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.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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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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