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HV56 HZB

2006 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,147 mi
Last recorded85,147 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 HZB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,147 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 77,862 miles

o/s/r tyre distorted

Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,451 miles

Front nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

Front pads 75% worn

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 66,451 miles

Front nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

Front pads 75% worn

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,660 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 52,660 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 41,191 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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HV56 HZB is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HV56 HZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HV56 HZB?

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What year was HV56 HZB registered?

HV56 HZB is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is HV56 HZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 HZB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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