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AV56 LKF

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,388 mi
Last recorded88,388 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 LKF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 88,388 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 88,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 85,543 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 85,543 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour new bulb fitted (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 82,069 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 77,426 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 77,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 70,535 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 60,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 60,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 50,651 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 50,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 41,334 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 37,659 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 37,659 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 32,615 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 27,605 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,760 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear pads 50 percent worn

Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,044 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 LKF is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LKF, 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 LKF registered?

AV56 LKF is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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