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DE56 LSN

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,050 mi
Last recorded136,050 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 LSN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 136,050 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 132,494 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 132,494 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2024 128,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe fitting nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe fitting nut (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 128,450 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe fitting nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe fitting nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 125,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 121,459 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 121,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 118,969 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 117,271 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 111,773 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 106,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 101,209 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 94,500 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 94,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 90,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 84,415 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 81,696 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 81,696 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 71,349 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2011 71,349 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2010 65,080 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 62,376 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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DE56 LSN is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DE56 LSN, 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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DE56 LSN is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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