MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on dash covered by a sticker
drivers wiper blade split slightly
front brake discs worn
nearside rear tyre perished
protective sill covers and underbody covers fitted
anti skid warning lamp on
slight damage fuel/brake pipes on underside
srs lamp on
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
anti skid warning lamp on
srs lamp on
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV56 ZWK is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ZWK, 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 HV56 ZWK registered?
HV56 ZWK is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2006.
Is HV56 ZWK safe to buy?
The MOT history for HV56 ZWK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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