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DG56 LVM

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,597 mi
Last recorded146,597 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 LVM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 146,597 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2018 141,255 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2018 141,190 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror indicator glass (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2017 136,565 miles

exhaust silencer badly corroded

front brake pads appear to be wearing

rear brake pads appear to be wearing

signs of grease around offside front inner c/v boot

Pass 25 Jun 2016 133,423 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 130,659 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Oct 2015 130,659 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lacquer burnt off bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2014 121,183 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 121,183 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 110,074 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 97,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 72,792 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 61,477 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 61,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 60,649 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

washers nearly out of fluid

windowscreen has slight damage to center bottom edge

Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,649 miles

washers nearly out of fluid

windowscreen has slight damage to center bottom edge

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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DG56 LVM is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG56 LVM, 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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DG56 LVM is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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