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HK56 LUR

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

141,267 mi
Last recorded141,267 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 LUR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 141,267 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 141,238 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Reading 1.46 when plate is 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% imbalance during fluctuation test (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 136,368 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 132,317 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 126,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 121,814 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 117,503 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 111,366 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 101,585 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 95,882 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 87,138 miles

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

Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 21 Dec 2015 75,436 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,891 miles

Exhaust silencers rusty.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 60,264 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,735 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2011 44,851 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 36,660 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 28,375 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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HK56 LUR is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HK56 LUR, 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 HK56 LUR registered?

HK56 LUR is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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