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ET06 LSZ

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

135,986 mi
Last recorded135,986 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 LSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 135,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 129,549 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 123,424 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 123,411 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 117,348 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 117,348 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 110,369 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 109,756 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 102,658 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 102,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 97,049 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 97,049 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 96,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear end bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear end bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb too dim (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 89,669 miles

n/s/f tyre has a small cut,

Fail 31 Oct 2016 89,669 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear eylet (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre has a small cut,

Pass 12 Sep 2015 80,291 miles

engine covers

Fail 11 Sep 2015 80,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers

Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,560 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 73,560 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,978 miles

both front tyres adversley worn inner edges also wearing outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,059 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,221 miles

nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted

nearside rear tyre worn near legal limit

Fail 29 Sep 2011 47,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front pads low

nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,604 miles

undertrays all under vehicle

nearside front beam pattern weak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 35,983 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 35,983 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,709 miles

offside front tyre cut on out side wall

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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ET06 LSZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 ET06 LSZ, 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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ET06 LSZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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