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AV56 LKE

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,140 mi
Last recorded64,140 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 LKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 64,140 miles

Front front flexi section weak

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 62,722 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe]

Fail 31 Jul 2024 62,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe]

Pass 24 Aug 2023 60,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut and screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear park brake performance low

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 60,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut and screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear park brake performance low

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 57,362 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe]

Pass 22 Jun 2021 54,219 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe]

Pass 25 Jun 2020 51,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe]

Pass 7 Jun 2019 46,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 41,724 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2018 41,724 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm core exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2017 34,598 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe]

Pass 14 Jun 2016 29,457 miles

sheild fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 29,004 miles

shields fitted

Fail 27 May 2015 29,004 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

shields fitted

Pass 28 May 2014 27,459 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 24,971 miles

sheilds fitted

sill covers

Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,096 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

sheilds fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2010 13,863 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread.

Damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Shields fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 11,205 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 LKE is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LKE, 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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AV56 LKE is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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