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LB55 SPV

2006 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,790 mi
Last recorded147,790 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 SPV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 147,790 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 136,330 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2013 136,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2012 126,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 115,868 miles

both front windows have dark smoke tint

engine temp high indicating cooling fault

Pass 9 Dec 2010 109,338 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 109,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine temperature warning light on

Pass 14 Dec 2009 99,297 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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LB55 SPV is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB55 SPV, 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 LB55 SPV registered?

LB55 SPV is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 2006.

Is LB55 SPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 SPV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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