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LB55 XXZ

2006 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,283 mi
Last recorded146,283 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 XXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 146,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 146,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 140,406 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 140,228 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp on

Pass 14 Dec 2019 127,091 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 112,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 112,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 106,741 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 95,200 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 75,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 65,354 miles

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

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

no emissions, too clean to register.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 56,204 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 47,469 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,383 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,758 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

plastic sill covers and plastic front undershield fitted

rear tyres worn to 3mm of tread

Fail 6 Jan 2012 38,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake fluid level low but above minimum level

plastic sill covers and plastic front undershield fitted

rear tyres worn to 3mm of tread

Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,671 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,921 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 21,049 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 XXZ is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XXZ, 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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LB55 XXZ is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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