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AV56 LKA

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,638 mi
Last recorded129,638 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 LKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 129,638 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 120,317 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,730 miles

Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 107,730 miles

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

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

Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' smellys (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 99,095 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 95,224 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 93,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,671 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 83,599 miles

front wiper blades becoming worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 79,311 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 79,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,234 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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AV56 LKA is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV56 LKA, 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 AV56 LKA registered?

AV56 LKA is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is AV56 LKA safe to buy?

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