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FH55 LTU

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,828 mi
Last recorded130,828 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 LTU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 130,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 102,620 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 95,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jan 2015 87,549 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 87,549 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 81,544 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,172 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 64,433 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 60,362 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,134 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 49,946 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 39,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 39,871 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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FH55 LTU is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FH55 LTU, 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 FH55 LTU registered?

FH55 LTU is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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The MOT history for FH55 LTU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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