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HV56 ZWK

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,153 mi
Last recorded115,153 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 ZWK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 115,153 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2015 115,154 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 111,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 104,410 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 104,410 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 62,561 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,159 miles

anti skid warning lamp on

slight damage fuel/brake pipes on underside

srs lamp on

Fail 18 Nov 2010 46,150 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,837 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 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?

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