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FP06 LYZ

2006 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,774 mi
Last recorded113,774 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 LYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 113,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust box deteriorated, no evidence of leak

Nearside Headlamp light output slightly lower than offside headlamp

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp brighter than all other rear position lamps

Fail 8 Jul 2017 113,762 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust box deteriorated, no evidence of leak

Nearside Headlamp light output slightly lower than offside headlamp

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp brighter than all other rear position lamps

Pass 2 Jul 2016 107,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 107,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 107,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2014 98,276 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 94,703 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished and CRACKED

Pass 17 Oct 2012 92,164 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 92,161 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,411 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 70,822 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 70,822 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 55,039 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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FP06 LYZ 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 69.2%.

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 FP06 LYZ, 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 FP06 LYZ registered?

FP06 LYZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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