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HV56 HZC

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,073 mi
Last recorded86,073 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 HZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 86,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil mist around power steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,757 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,085 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 66,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 66,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,759 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Sep 2010 40,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 40,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,073 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 HZC is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV56 HZC, 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

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What year was HV56 HZC registered?

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

Is HV56 HZC safe to buy?

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Does HV56 HZC have outstanding finance?

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